Latest earthquakes near Barahona, Dominican Republic today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Barahona, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Barahona? If an earthquake is happening right now near Barahona, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 12 01:11PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 153 km NNE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 2 days ago (Mar 11 04:27AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 195 km ENE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 2 days ago (Mar 11 01:53AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 141 km ESE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 3 days ago (Mar 10 04:16AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 214 km NNW from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 3 days ago (Mar 9 10:31PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 100 km ENE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 4 days ago (Mar 9 05:27PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 285 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 4 days ago (Mar 9 01:43PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 298 km NNE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 4 days ago (Mar 9 09:47AM Santo Domingo) |
M 4.3 | 266 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 4 days ago (Mar 9 01:53AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 262 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 5 days ago (Mar 8 08:11AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 186 km ENE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 5 days ago (Mar 8 02:55AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 163 km NNE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 6 days ago (Mar 7 04:16AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 189 km NNE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 6 days ago (Mar 7 03:16AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 200 km NNE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 6 days ago (Mar 7 02:20AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 169 km N from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 6 days ago (Mar 6 10:55PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 198 km NNE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 7 days ago (Mar 6 03:15AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 205 km N from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 8 days ago (Mar 5 03:42AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.5 | 211 km NNE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 8 days ago (Mar 5 12:14AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 271 km WNW from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 10 days ago (Mar 3 07:18PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 216 km NNE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 11 days ago (Mar 2 01:59AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 132 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 11 days ago (Mar 1 11:01PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 97 km ENE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 13 days ago (Feb 28 07:35AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 287 km ENE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 13 days ago (Feb 28 03:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 75 km N from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 13 days ago (Feb 28 01:34AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.5 | 210 km ENE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 16 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 5.9 | 346 km ENE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Barahona
Recent Barahona Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Barahona. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Barahona 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.
Barahona Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 370 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barahona, Dominican Republic in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Barahona roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Barahona in 2021. A total of 79 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Barahona 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 Barahona in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Barahona 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 | 352 | 95.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 4.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Barahona
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barahona occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) west of Santa Cruz de Barahona, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Barahona in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 234 kilometers (145 mi) west of Santa Cruz de Barahona. It is the strongest earthquake near Barahona 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 Barahona, 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 Barahona.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2021 08:29AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 7.2 | 253 km W from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| Oct 6, 2018 08:11PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.9 | 286 km NW from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| Oct 7, 2018 04:00PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.4 | 286 km NW from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| Jan 24, 2022 09:16AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 238 km W from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| Aug 14, 2021 10:05AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 273 km W from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| Dec 26, 2023 03:24AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 289 km NE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| Dec 22, 2023 02:30PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 282 km ENE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| Feb 4, 2019 10:33AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 269 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| Aug 14, 2021 02:11PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.2 | 269 km W from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| Aug 14, 2021 08:49AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.2 | 285 km WNW from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Barahona
Earthquakes by city in Barahona
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Barahona.
When was the last earthquake in Barahona, Dominican Republic?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Barahona on the afternoon of March 12, 2025 at 13:11 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 153km north-northeast of Santa Cruz de Barahona at a depth of 28km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Barahona, Dominican Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barahona, Dominican Republic?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Barahona on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 234km east-northeast of Santa Cruz de Barahona at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Barahona since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barahona, Dominican Republic?
In the past 10 years, 370 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barahona. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
