Latest earthquakes near Salvaleón de Higüey, La Altagracia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Salvaleón de Higüey, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Salvaleón de Higüey? If an earthquake is happening right now near Salvaleón de Higüey (also known as Higüey), it will show up within minutes.
Salvaleón de Higüey Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 494 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Salvaleón de Higüey, 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 Salvaleón de Higüey roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Salvaleón de Higüey in 2020. A total of 160 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Salvaleón de Higüey 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 Salvaleón de Higüey in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Salvaleón de Higüey 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 | 468 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 4.86% |
| 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 Salvaleón de Higüey
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Salvaleón de Higüey occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) east-southeast of Salvaleón de Higüey, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Salvaleón de Higüey in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 70 kilometers (43 mi) east-southeast of Salvaleón de Higüey. It is the strongest earthquake near Salvaleón de Higüey 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 Salvaleón de Higüey, 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 Salvaleón de Higüey.
Nearest earthquakes from Salvaleón de Higüey
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Salvaleón de Higüey, 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 Salvaleón de Higüey.
When was the last earthquake in Salvaleón de Higüey, La Altagracia?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Salvaleón de Higüey on the night of January 10, 2025 at 04:43 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 204km east-southeast of Salvaleón de Higüey at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salvaleón de Higüey, La Altagracia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salvaleón de Higüey, La Altagracia?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Salvaleón de Higüey on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 70km northwest of Salvaleón de Higüey at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Salvaleón de Higüey since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Salvaleón de Higüey, La Altagracia?
In the past 10 years, 494 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salvaleón de Higüey. This averages to 49 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
