Latest earthquakes near Duarte, Dominican Republic today
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Recent Duarte Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Duarte. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Duarte and elsewhere.
Jun 23, 2025 10:45PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean near Punta Cana (Dominican Republic).
Duarte Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 355 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Duarte, 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 Duarte roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Duarte in 2023. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Duarte that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Duarte in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Duarte 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 | 342 | 96.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 3.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Duarte
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Duarte occurred on Feb 25, 2025 01:48 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 228 kilometers (142 mi) east of San Francisco de Macorís, at a depth of 46 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Duarte in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 122 kilometers (76 mi) east of San Francisco de Macorís. It is the strongest earthquake near Duarte in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Duarte, 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 Duarte.
Earthquakes by city in Duarte
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Duarte.
When was the last earthquake in Duarte, Dominican Republic?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Duarte on the evening of May 24, 2026 at 23:58 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 289km west of San Francisco de Macorís at a depth of 7km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Duarte, Dominican Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Duarte, Dominican Republic?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Duarte on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 122km east of San Francisco de Macorís at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Duarte since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Duarte, Dominican Republic?
In the past 10 years, 355 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Duarte. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
