Latest earthquakes near Dominica today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Dominica, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dominica? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dominica, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Dominica Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dominica. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dominica and elsewhere.
Apr 30, 2024 01:51PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 152km from Bridgetown (Barbados).
Dominica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dominica in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dominica roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dominica in 2017. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dominica that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dominica in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Dominica during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 201 | 92.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 7.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dominica
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dominica occurred on Jan 20, 2023 07:23 local time (America/Dominica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 124 kilometers (77 mi) north-west of Roseau, at a depth of 162 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dominica in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1974 05:50, 232 kilometers (144 mi) north-west of Roseau. It is the strongest earthquake near Dominica in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dominica in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Dominica.
Earthquakes by region of Dominica
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Dominica.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dominica.
When was the last earthquake in Dominica?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dominica on the evening of May 19, 2024 at 20:55 local time (America/Dominica). The center of this earthquake was located 165km north of Roseau at a depth of 17km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dominica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dominica?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dominica on the night of October 8, 1974 at 05:50 local time (America/Dominica). The center of this earthquake was located 232km north-northwest of Roseau at a depth of 47km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dominica since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dominica?
In the past 10 years, 218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dominica. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
