Latest earthquakes near Punta Cana, La Altagracia today
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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.
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).
Punta Cana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 477 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 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 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 | 452 | 94.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 4.82% |
| 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 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 185 kilometers (115 mi) east-southeast of Punta Cana, at a depth of 9 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 124 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.
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.
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 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Punta Cana on the evening of July 26, 2024 at 21:41 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 192km east-southeast of Punta Cana at a depth of 12km 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, 477 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Punta Cana. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
