Latest earthquakes near Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nagua? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nagua, it will show up within minutes.
Nagua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 354 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez 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 Nagua roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nagua in 2023. A total of 64 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nagua 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 Nagua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nagua 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 | 342 | 96.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 3.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nagua
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nagua occurred on Sep 23, 2019 23:23 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) east of Nagua, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nagua in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 83 kilometers (52 mi) east of Nagua. It is the strongest earthquake near Nagua 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 Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez 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 Nagua.
Nearest earthquakes from Nagua
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez. 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 Nagua.
When was the last earthquake in Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagua on the morning of November 23, 2024 at 10:44 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 85km south-east of Nagua at a depth of 92km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nagua on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 83km east-southeast of Nagua at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nagua since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez?
In the past 10 years, 354 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nagua. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
