Latest earthquakes near Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor today
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Recent Hato Mayor del Rey Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hato Mayor del Rey. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hato Mayor del Rey 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.
Hato Mayor del Rey Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 503 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hato Mayor del Rey roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hato Mayor del Rey in 2020. A total of 161 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hato Mayor del Rey 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 del Rey in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hato Mayor del Rey 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 | 474 | 94.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 5.37% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 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 del Rey
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hato Mayor del Rey occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) east-southeast of Hato Mayor del Rey, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hato Mayor del Rey 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 del Rey 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 Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor 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 del Rey.
Nearest earthquakes from Hato Mayor del Rey
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor. 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 Hato Mayor del Rey.
When was the last earthquake in Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hato Mayor del Rey on the night of March 14, 2025 at 04:55 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 273km east-southeast of Hato Mayor del Rey at a depth of 16km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hato Mayor del Rey 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 del Rey since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor?
In the past 10 years, 503 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hato Mayor del Rey. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
