Latest earthquakes near Punta Cana, La Altagracia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Punta Cana? If an earthquake is happening right now near Punta Cana, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 7 hours ago (Apr 22 12:10AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.2 | 213 km E from Punta Cana |
| 9 hours ago (Apr 21 10:15PM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.4 | 177 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 12 hours ago (Apr 21 07:13PM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.3 | 169 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 23 hours ago (Apr 21 07:52AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.3 | 177 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 21 05:10AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.3 | 180 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 21 03:40AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.8 | 181 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 21 02:01AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.9 | 181 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 20 11:41PM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.6 | 173 km E from Punta Cana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 20 10:03PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 137 km E from Punta Cana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 20 06:44PM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.6 | 178 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 20 06:39PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 161 km ENE from Punta Cana |
| 2 days ago (Apr 19 11:01PM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.4 | 165 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 2 days ago (Apr 19 06:15PM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.2 | 171 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 3 days ago (Apr 19 05:53AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.5 | 179 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 3 days ago (Apr 19 05:40AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 244 km ENE from Punta Cana |
| 3 days ago (Apr 19 12:40AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.2 | 179 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 3 days ago (Apr 18 04:48PM Santo Domingo) |
M 4.1 | 53 km WSW from Punta Cana |
| 3 days ago (Apr 18 10:15AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.3 | 180 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 3 days ago (Apr 18 10:13AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.7 | 181 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 4 days ago (Apr 18 03:28AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 265 km ENE from Punta Cana |
| 4 days ago (Apr 17 10:36PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.9 | 58 km N from Punta Cana |
| 4 days ago (Apr 17 10:36PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 158 km SSW from Punta Cana |
| 4 days ago (Apr 17 01:29PM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.4 | 180 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 5 days ago (Apr 17 03:36AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.2 | 178 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 5 days ago (Apr 17 02:07AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.1 | 189 km ESE from Punta Cana |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Punta Cana
Recent Punta Cana Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Punta Cana. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Punta Cana 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.
Punta Cana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 498 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Punta Cana, La Altagracia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 49 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Punta Cana roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Punta Cana in 2020. A total of 152 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Punta Cana 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 | 471 | 94.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 5.02% |
| 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 Punta Cana
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Punta Cana occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 182 kilometers (113 mi) east-southeast of Punta Cana, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Punta Cana in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 95 kilometers (59 mi) east-southeast of Punta Cana. It is the strongest earthquake near Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana, La Altagracia 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 Punta Cana.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2020 04:24AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 6.4 | 182 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| Sep 23, 2019 11:23PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 6.0 | 131 km ENE from Punta Cana |
| 56 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 5.9 | 103 km NNE from Punta Cana |
| Jan 11, 2020 08:54AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.9 | 178 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| Jan 6, 2020 06:32AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.8 | 185 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| May 14, 2024 08:30PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.6 | 128 km NE from Punta Cana |
| Jan 7, 2020 04:34AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.6 | 194 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| Jan 7, 2020 07:18AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.6 | 183 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| May 2, 2020 07:13AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.4 | 191 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| 56 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 5.4 | 81 km NNE from Punta Cana |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Punta Cana
Nearest earthquakes from Punta Cana
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Punta Cana, La Altagracia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2016 05:04PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.3 | 8 km SW from Punta Cana |
| Mar 25, 2023 08:17PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.2 | 15 km SSE from Punta Cana |
| Aug 27, 2016 03:01PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.1 | 18 km ESE from Punta Cana |
| Nov 21, 2024 05:57PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.1 | 22 km SW from Punta Cana |
| Dec 1, 2023 09:27PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.0 | 22 km WNW from Punta Cana |
| Sep 3, 2017 07:52AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.2 | 22 km W from Punta Cana |
| Apr 28, 2024 10:51AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.1 | 26 km WSW from Punta Cana |
| Apr 2, 2024 04:36PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.0 | 27 km W from Punta Cana |
| Oct 13, 2021 11:12PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.5 | 29 km SE from Punta Cana |
| Mar 4, 2023 01:21AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.4 | 28 km NE from Punta Cana |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Punta Cana
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Punta Cana.
When was the last earthquake in Punta Cana, La Altagracia?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Punta Cana on the night of April 22, 2025 at 00:10 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 213km east of Punta Cana at a depth of 37km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Punta Cana, La Altagracia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Punta Cana, La Altagracia?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Punta Cana on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 95km northwest of Punta Cana at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Punta Cana since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Punta Cana, La Altagracia?
In the past 10 years, 498 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Punta Cana. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
