Latest earthquakes near San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte today
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Recent San Francisco de Macorís Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near San Francisco de Macorís. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near San Francisco de Macorís 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.
San Francisco de Macorís Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 346 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San Francisco de Macorís roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Francisco de Macorís in 2023. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Francisco de Macorís 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 San Francisco de Macorís in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near San Francisco de Macorís 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 | 335 | 96.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 3.18% |
| 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 San Francisco de Macorís
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Francisco de Macorís 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 San Francisco de Macorís 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 San Francisco de Macorís 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 San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte 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 San Francisco de Macorís.
Nearest earthquakes from San Francisco de Macorís
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte. 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 San Francisco de Macorís.
When was the last earthquake in San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near San Francisco de Macorís on the afternoon of March 13, 2025 at 17:26 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 143km south-east of San Francisco de Macorís at a depth of 133km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near San Francisco de Macorís 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 San Francisco de Macorís since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Francisco de Macorís, Duarte?
In the past 10 years, 346 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Francisco de Macorís. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
