Latest earthquakes near Neiba, Baoruco today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Neiba, Baoruco, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Neiba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Neiba, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Neiba Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Neiba. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Neiba and elsewhere.
Feb 25, 2025 01:48AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Atlantic Ocean 148km from La Romana (Dominican Republic) on Tuesday Night.
Neiba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 380 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Neiba, Baoruco 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 Neiba roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Neiba in 2021. A total of 93 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Neiba 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 Neiba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Neiba 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 | 362 | 95.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 4.47% |
| 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 Neiba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Neiba 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 Neiba 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 Neiba 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 Neiba, Baoruco 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 Neiba.
Nearest earthquakes from Neiba
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Neiba, Baoruco. 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 Neiba.
When was the last earthquake in Neiba, Baoruco?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Neiba on the morning of March 2, 2025 at 08:40 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 283km east-northeast of Neiba at a depth of 6km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Neiba, Baoruco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Neiba, Baoruco?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Neiba 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 Neiba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Neiba, Baoruco?
In the past 10 years, 380 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Neiba. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
