Latest earthquakes near Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal today
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Recent Salcedo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Salcedo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Salcedo 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).
Salcedo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 352 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Salcedo roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Salcedo in 2023. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Salcedo 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 Salcedo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Salcedo 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 | 338 | 96.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 3.98% |
| 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 Salcedo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Salcedo occurred on Oct 6, 2018 20:11 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) west-northwest of Salcedo, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Salcedo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 141 kilometers (88 mi) west-northwest of Salcedo. It is the strongest earthquake near Salcedo 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 Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal 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 Salcedo.
Nearest earthquakes from Salcedo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal. 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 Salcedo.
When was the last earthquake in Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Salcedo on the evening of May 24, 2026 at 23:58 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 276km west of Salcedo at a depth of 7km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Salcedo on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 141km east of Salcedo at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Salcedo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal?
In the past 10 years, 352 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salcedo. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
