Latest earthquakes near Espaillat, Dominican Republic today
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Recent Espaillat Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Espaillat. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Espaillat 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).
Espaillat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 346 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Espaillat, Dominican Republic 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 Espaillat roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Espaillat in 2023. A total of 62 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Espaillat 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 Espaillat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Espaillat 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 | 332 | 95.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 4.05% |
| 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 Espaillat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Espaillat occurred on Oct 6, 2018 20:11 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) west-northwest of Moca, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Espaillat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 152 kilometers (94 mi) west-northwest of Moca. It is the strongest earthquake near Espaillat 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 Espaillat, 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 Espaillat.
Earthquakes by city in Espaillat
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Espaillat, Dominican Republic.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Espaillat.
When was the last earthquake in Espaillat, Dominican Republic?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Espaillat on the morning of February 8, 2026 at 08:38 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 216km east-southeast of Moca at a depth of 45km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Espaillat, Dominican Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Espaillat, Dominican Republic?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Espaillat on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 152km east of Moca at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Espaillat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Espaillat, Dominican Republic?
In the past 10 years, 346 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Espaillat. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
