Latest earthquakes near San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi today
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San Fernando de Monte Cristi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 291 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi 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 San Fernando de Monte Cristi roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Fernando de Monte Cristi in 2021. A total of 82 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Fernando de 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 San Fernando de Monte Cristi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near San Fernando de 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 | 273 | 93.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 5.84% |
| 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 San Fernando de Monte Cristi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Fernando de 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 San Fernando de 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 San Fernando de Monte Cristi 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 San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi 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 San Fernando de Monte Cristi.
Nearest earthquakes from San Fernando de Monte Cristi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi. 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 San Fernando de Monte Cristi.
When was the last earthquake in San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near San Fernando de Monte Cristi on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 18:37 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 259km south-east of San Fernando de Monte Cristi at a depth of 95km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near San Fernando de 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 San Fernando de Monte Cristi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi?
In the past 10 years, 291 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Fernando de Monte Cristi. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
