Latest earthquakes near Dajabón today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dajabón, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dajabón? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dajabón, it will show up within minutes.
Dajabón Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 301 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dajabón in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dajabón roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dajabón in 2021. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dajabón 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 Dajabón in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Dajabón 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 | 284 | 94.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 5.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dajabón
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dajabón occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) south-west of Dajabón, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dajabón in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 277 kilometers (172 mi) south-west of Dajabón. It is the strongest earthquake near Dajabón 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 Dajabón 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 Dajabón.
Nearest earthquakes from Dajabón
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dajabón. 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 Dajabón.
When was the last earthquake in Dajabón?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Dajabón on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 18:37 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 247km east-southeast of Dajabón at a depth of 95km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dajabón in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dajabón?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dajabón on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 277km east of Dajabón at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dajabón since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dajabón?
In the past 10 years, 301 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dajabón. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
