Latest earthquakes near Bonao, Monseñor Nouel today
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Recent Bonao Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bonao. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bonao 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).
Bonao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 321 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bonao, Monseñor Nouel in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bonao roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bonao in 2023. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bonao 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 Bonao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bonao 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 | 310 | 96.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 3.43% |
| 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 Bonao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bonao occurred on Oct 6, 2018 20:11 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) west-northwest of Bonao, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bonao in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 139 kilometers (86 mi) west-northwest of Bonao. It is the strongest earthquake near Bonao 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 Bonao, Monseñor Nouel 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 Bonao.
Nearest earthquakes from Bonao
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bonao, Monseñor Nouel. 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 Bonao.
When was the last earthquake in Bonao, Monseñor Nouel?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bonao on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 23:50 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 264km east-southeast of Bonao at a depth of 93km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bonao, Monseñor Nouel in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bonao, Monseñor Nouel?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bonao on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 139km east of Bonao at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bonao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bonao, Monseñor Nouel?
In the past 10 years, 321 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bonao. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
