He warns that not all buildings in the country can withstand earthquakes.

Experts have warned that not all buildings in the Dominican Republic are capable of withstanding high-intensity earthquakes. While the country possesses technical standards for the design and construction of earthquake-resistant structures, it is technically inaccurate to claim that the entire national real estate inventory is fully prepared for such seismic events.

The warning highlights a vulnerability in the nation's infrastructure despite existing regulatory frameworks aimed at seismic resilience. The assessment points to a gap between official construction codes and the actual state of the country's overall building stock.