Latest earthquakes near Espaillat, Dominican Republic today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Espaillat, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Espaillat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Espaillat, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 23 01:59PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 253 km ESE from Moca |
| 1 day ago (Apr 23 11:42AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 254 km ESE from Moca |
| 1 day ago (Apr 23 07:35AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.8 | 255 km SE from Moca |
| 2 days ago (Apr 22 08:09PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.8 | 263 km ESE from Moca |
| 6 days ago (Apr 18 04:48PM Santo Domingo) |
M 4.1 | 213 km ESE from Moca |
| 7 days ago (Apr 17 10:36PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.9 | 230 km E from Moca |
| 10 days ago (Apr 14 12:24PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.9 | 187 km ESE from Moca |
| 11 days ago (Apr 13 06:09PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 258 km E from Moca |
| 15 days ago (Apr 10 02:36AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 269 km SE from Moca |
| 15 days ago (Apr 9 08:58PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 256 km ESE from Moca |
| 15 days ago (Apr 9 08:04PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 282 km ESE from Moca |
| 15 days ago (Apr 9 06:16PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 95 km ESE from Moca |
| 16 days ago (Apr 8 09:09PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 265 km SE from Moca |
| 16 days ago (Apr 8 08:21PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 143 km SW from Moca |
| 16 days ago (Apr 8 02:53PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 68 km ESE from Moca |
| 16 days ago (Apr 8 10:06AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 167 km SE from Moca |
| 17 days ago (Apr 8 04:29AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 280 km WSW from Moca |
| 18 days ago (Apr 7 01:22AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 247 km ESE from Moca |
| 19 days ago (Apr 6 12:00AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.9 | 204 km ESE from Moca |
| 21 days ago (Apr 3 09:01PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 277 km ESE from Moca |
| 21 days ago (Apr 3 08:38PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 176 km ESE from Moca |
| 22 days ago (Apr 2 03:12PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 267 km W from Moca |
| 23 days ago (Apr 2 02:52AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 289 km ESE from Moca |
| 23 days ago (Apr 1 11:59PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 260 km E from Moca |
| 23 days ago (Apr 1 01:09PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 180 km ESE from Moca |
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Recent Espaillat Earthquake News
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Feb 25, 2025 01:48AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Atlantic Ocean 148km from La Romana (Dominican Republic) on Tuesday Night.
Espaillat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 335 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 33 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 | 323 | 96.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 3.58% |
| 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 Feb 25, 2025 01:48 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) east of Moca, at a depth of 46 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) east of Moca. It is the strongest earthquake near Espaillat 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 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 59 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 5.9 | 256 km E from Moca |
| Oct 6, 2018 08:11PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.9 | 270 km WNW from Moca |
| Oct 7, 2018 04:00PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.4 | 270 km WNW from Moca |
| 59 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 5.4 | 253 km E from Moca |
| Feb 4, 2019 10:33AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 250 km ESE from Moca |
| Dec 22, 2023 02:30PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 179 km E from Moca |
| Dec 26, 2023 03:24AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 183 km E from Moca |
| Sep 23, 2018 01:45AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.2 | 83 km WNW from Moca |
| Dec 26, 2023 03:24AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.1 | 186 km E from Moca |
| Nov 10, 2023 01:22PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.0 | 119 km WNW from Moca |
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Earthquakes by city in Espaillat
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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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Espaillat on the afternoon of April 23, 2025 at 13:59 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 253km east-southeast of Moca at a depth of 110km under water in the Caribbean Sea. 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, 335 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Espaillat. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
