Latest earthquakes near La Vega, Dominican Republic today
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La Vega Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 313 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of La Vega, Dominican Republic in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near La Vega roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near La Vega in 2023. A total of 62 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of La Vega 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 La Vega in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near La Vega 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 | 302 | 96.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 3.51% |
| 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 La Vega
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near La Vega occurred on Oct 6, 2018 20:11 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) west-northwest of Concepción de La Vega, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near La Vega in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 150 kilometers (93 mi) west-northwest of Concepción de La Vega. It is the strongest earthquake near La Vega 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 La Vega, Dominican Republic 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 La Vega.
Earthquakes by city in La Vega
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in La Vega, Dominican Republic.
Use this regional La Vega earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Jarabacoa and Constanza.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near La Vega.
When was the last earthquake in La Vega, Dominican Republic?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near La Vega on the morning of May 7, 2024 at 06:33 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 162km southwest of Concepción de La Vega at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near La Vega, Dominican Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near La Vega, Dominican Republic?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near La Vega on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 150km east of Concepción de La Vega at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near La Vega since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near La Vega, Dominican Republic?
In the past 10 years, 313 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Vega. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
