Latest earthquakes near Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic today
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Monte Cristi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 295 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Monte Cristi roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Monte Cristi in 2021. A total of 82 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Monte Cristi that year. The strongest had a 7.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Monte Cristi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Monte Cristi 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 | 277 | 93.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 5.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Monte Cristi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Monte Cristi occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 249 kilometers (155 mi) south-west of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Monte Cristi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-west of San Fernando de Monte Cristi. It is the strongest earthquake near Monte Cristi 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 Monte Cristi, 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 Monte Cristi.
Earthquakes by city in Monte Cristi
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Monte Cristi.
When was the last earthquake in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Monte Cristi on the morning of February 9, 2025 at 09:05 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 189km south of San Fernando de Monte Cristi at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Monte Cristi on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east-southeast of San Fernando de Monte Cristi at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Monte Cristi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic?
In the past 10 years, 295 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Monte Cristi. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
