Latest earthquakes near Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic today
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Hato Mayor Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 476 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hato Mayor roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hato Mayor in 2020. A total of 161 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hato Mayor that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hato Mayor in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hato Mayor 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 | 449 | 94.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 5.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hato Mayor
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hato Mayor occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) east-southeast of Hato Mayor del Rey, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hato Mayor in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 43 kilometers (27 mi) east-southeast of Hato Mayor del Rey. It is the strongest earthquake near Hato Mayor 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 Hato Mayor, 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 Hato Mayor.
Earthquakes by city in Hato Mayor
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hato Mayor.
When was the last earthquake in Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hato Mayor on the evening of May 6, 2024 at 22:08 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 179km east of Hato Mayor del Rey at a depth of 45km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hato Mayor on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 43km north-northeast of Hato Mayor del Rey at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hato Mayor since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic?
In the past 10 years, 476 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hato Mayor. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
