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Santo Domingo earthquake report unverified, seismology center says
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Santo Domingo earthquake report unverified, seismology center says

From Diario Libre · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The National Seismological Center at Autonomous University of Santo Domingo confirmed it has no records of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in Santo Domingo on August 1, 2026.
  • Social media posts claiming the earthquake occurred were widespread but lacked verification from official seismic networks.
  • The center advised the public to consult official sources to prevent the spread of misinformation.

A supposed magnitude 4.7 earthquake in Santo Domingo on August 1, 2026, has been debunked by the National Seismological Center at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD). The center stated it has no records confirming such an event, despite widespread social media claims.

we do not have records that confirm the occurrence of an earthquake of magnitude 4.7 in Santo Domingo on August 1, 2026 or any other that could be felt by human beings.

— National Seismological CenterThe center's statement to Diario Libre refuting the earthquake claims.

Publications circulating on Saturday attributed a magnitude of 4.7 to the alleged tremor. However, the National Seismic Network's data does not support these assertions. The center clarified that four seismic events were registered on August 1, with magnitudes of 2.6, 3.2, 2.6, and 2.8, none of which were the reported 4.7.

the data from the National Seismic Network does not support that version.

— National Seismological CenterExplaining the lack of official confirmation for the reported earthquake.

To combat the spread of false information, the seismological body urged the public to verify reports with official sources before sharing. This recommendation aims to prevent the dissemination of incorrect data regarding seismic activity.

the institution reiterated that there is no technical evidence that confirms the disseminated earthquake

— National Seismological CenterFurther emphasizing the lack of proof for the social media-reported event.
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Originally published by Diario Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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