Guaymate, Dominican Republic — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Guaymate in the Dominican Republic on Friday morning, November 13, 2026, at 10:35 AM Central Time.

What happened:

The quake hit about 6 miles southwest of Guaymate, in La Romana province on the island's southeastern coast. It struck deep underground, about 85 miles below the surface, which usually keeps shaking at the surface lighter than a shallow quake of the same size. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the shaking at 10:35 AM Central Time.

Impacts:

No damage reports had come in as of this report, and no tsunami warning was issued. Because the quake was so deep, shaking was likely felt lightly across parts of the eastern Dominican Republic. The Geological Survey had received no felt reports at the time of publication.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. After the shaking, check for hazards like broken glass, gas leaks, or cracked walls before moving around. Aftershocks are possible, so stay alert and be ready to drop, cover, and hold on again.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 13, 2026.