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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Apr 23 01:59PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 271 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 2 days ago (Apr 23 11:42AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 278 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 2 days ago (Apr 23 07:35AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.8 | 265 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 3 days ago (Apr 22 08:09PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.8 | 283 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 7 days ago (Apr 18 04:48PM Santo Domingo) |
M 4.1 | 239 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 8 days ago (Apr 17 10:36PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 275 km ESE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 11 days ago (Apr 14 12:24PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.9 | 230 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 15 days ago (Apr 10 02:36AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 276 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 16 days ago (Apr 9 06:16PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 181 km NE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 17 days ago (Apr 8 09:09PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 258 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 17 days ago (Apr 8 08:21PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 55 km NW from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 17 days ago (Apr 8 02:53PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 152 km NE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 17 days ago (Apr 8 10:06AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 203 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 17 days ago (Apr 8 04:29AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 224 km WNW from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 19 days ago (Apr 7 01:22AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 276 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 20 days ago (Apr 6 12:00AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.9 | 252 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 22 days ago (Apr 3 09:01PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 294 km E from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 22 days ago (Apr 3 08:38PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 239 km ENE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 23 days ago (Apr 2 03:12PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 259 km NW from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 24 days ago (Apr 1 01:09PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 244 km ENE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 24 days ago (Apr 1 04:29AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 255 km ESE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 24 days ago (Apr 1 03:26AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.7 | 230 km W from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 25 days ago (Mar 31 07:51PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 205 km NNE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 25 days ago (Mar 31 06:24PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 205 km NNE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| 25 days ago (Mar 31 02:40PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 209 km NNE 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 372 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 | 354 | 95.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 4.57% |
| 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 |
| Dec 26, 2023 03:24AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 289 km NE 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 10:05AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 273 km W from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| Jan 24, 2022 09:16AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 238 km W from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| Dec 22, 2023 02:30PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 282 km ENE from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| Sep 23, 2018 01:45AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.2 | 161 km N from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
| Aug 14, 2021 02:11PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.2 | 269 km W 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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Barahona on the afternoon of April 23, 2025 at 13:59 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 271km east of Santa Cruz de Barahona at a depth of 110km under water in the Caribbean Sea. 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, 372 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.
