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.
Oct 27, 2025 09:26AM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Morning in the North Atlantic Ocean 196km from Les Abymes (Guadeloupe).
Oct 27, 2025 08:54AM
Shallow M6.0 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Atlantic Ocean 210km from Les Abymes (Guadeloupe) on Monday Morning.
Oct 27, 2025 08:38AM
On Monday Morning an Unusually powerful M6.5 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 208km from Les Abymes (Guadeloupe).
Dominica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 253 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 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dominica roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dominica in 2025. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dominica that year. The strongest had a 6.5 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 | 234 | 92.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 6.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.19% |
| 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 Oct 27, 2025 08:38 local time (America/Dominica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) north-east of Roseau, at a depth of 9 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-east of Roseau. It is the strongest earthquake near Dominica in the past 125 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dominica.
When was the last earthquake in Dominica?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dominica on the evening of November 15, 2025 at 19:05 local time (America/Dominica). The center of this earthquake was located 298km southwest of Roseau at a depth of 10km 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, 253 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dominica. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
