Latest earthquakes near Azua today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Azua, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Azua? If an earthquake is happening right now near Azua, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Azua Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Azua. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Azua and elsewhere.
May 14, 2024 08:30PM
On Tuesday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 165km from San Juan (Puerto Rico).
Azua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 343 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Azua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Azua roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Azua in 2022. A total of 78 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Azua that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Azua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Azua 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 | 328 | 95.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 4.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Azua
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Azua occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) west of Azua, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Azua in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 187 kilometers (116 mi) west of Azua. It is the strongest earthquake near Azua 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 Azua 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 Azua.
Nearest earthquakes from Azua
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Azua. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Azua.
When was the last earthquake in Azua?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Azua on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 23:50 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 285km east of Azua at a depth of 93km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Azua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Azua?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Azua on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 187km east-northeast of Azua at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Azua since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Azua?
In the past 10 years, 343 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Azua. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
