Latest earthquakes near Baoruco, Dominican Republic today
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Recent Baoruco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Baoruco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Baoruco and elsewhere.
Jun 23, 2025 10:45PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean near Punta Cana (Dominican Republic).
Baoruco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 386 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baoruco, Dominican Republic in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Baoruco roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baoruco in 2021. A total of 93 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baoruco that year. The strongest had a 7.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Baoruco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Baoruco 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 | 367 | 95.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 4.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Baoruco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baoruco occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 218 kilometers (135 mi) west of Neiba, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baoruco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 254 kilometers (158 mi) west of Neiba. It is the strongest earthquake near Baoruco 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 Baoruco, Dominican Republic 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 Baoruco.
Earthquakes by city in Baoruco
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baoruco.
When was the last earthquake in Baoruco, Dominican Republic?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Baoruco on the night of December 5, 2025 at 05:17 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 262km east of Neiba at a depth of 124km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baoruco, Dominican Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baoruco, Dominican Republic?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Baoruco on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 254km east-northeast of Neiba at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baoruco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baoruco, Dominican Republic?
In the past 10 years, 386 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baoruco. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
