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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.
Dec 2, 2023 04:48AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea near Les Abymes (Guadeloupe).
Dec 1, 2023 11:00PM
M4.9 FORESHOCK struck on Friday Evening in the North Atlantic Ocean near Les Abymes (Guadeloupe).
Nov 28, 2023 11:26AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the Caribbean Sea near Bridgetown (Barbados).
Sep 1, 2023 07:01PM
M4.4 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the North Atlantic Ocean near Fort-de-France (Martinique).
Apr 16, 2023 07:22AM
M4.7 Earthquake hit in the Caribbean Sea near Les Abymes (Guadeloupe) on Sunday Morning.
Apr 16, 2023 05:49AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night in the North Atlantic Ocean near Saint John’s (Antigua and Barbuda).
Dominica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 228 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 22 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 | 207 | 90.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 8.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 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 Feb 18, 2014 05:27 local time (America/Dominica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) east-southeast of Roseau, at a depth of 15 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) east-southeast of Roseau. It is the strongest earthquake near Dominica in the past 123 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 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dominica on the morning of December 2, 2023 at 06:29 local time (America/Dominica). The center of this earthquake was located 171km north-northeast of Roseau at a depth of 38km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. 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, 228 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dominica. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
