Latest earthquakes near Barahona, Dominican Republic today
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Barahona Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 355 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 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Barahona roughly every 10 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 | 336 | 94.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 5.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 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 124 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.
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Barahona on the morning of May 7, 2024 at 06:33 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 73km west-northwest of Santa Cruz de Barahona at a depth of 6km 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, 355 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barahona. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
