Latest earthquakes near Moca, Espaillat today
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Recent Moca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Moca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Moca and elsewhere.
May 14, 2024 08:30PM
On Tuesday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 165km from San Juan (Puerto Rico).
Moca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 311 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Moca, Espaillat in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Moca roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Moca in 2023. A total of 62 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Moca 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 Moca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Moca 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 | 300 | 96.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 3.54% |
| 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 Moca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Moca 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 Moca 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 Moca 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 Moca, Espaillat 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 Moca.
Nearest earthquakes from Moca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Moca, Espaillat. 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 Moca.
When was the last earthquake in Moca, Espaillat?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Moca on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 23:50 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 296km east-southeast of Moca at a depth of 93km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Moca, Espaillat in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Moca, Espaillat?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Moca 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 Moca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Moca, Espaillat?
In the past 10 years, 311 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Moca. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
