Latest earthquakes near Monte Plata, Dominican Republic today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Monte Plata, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Monte Plata? If an earthquake is happening right now near Monte Plata, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Apr 27 08:44AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 289 km SE from Bayaguana |
| 8 hours ago (Apr 27 08:25AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 211 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 9 hours ago (Apr 27 08:08AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 223 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 9 hours ago (Apr 27 08:06AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 205 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 11 hours ago (Apr 27 06:15AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 238 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 11 hours ago (Apr 27 06:11AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 211 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 12 hours ago (Apr 27 04:57AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 204 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 13 hours ago (Apr 27 03:18AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.5 | 295 km ESE from Bayaguana |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 26 11:56PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 229 km E from Bayaguana |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 26 11:26PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.5 | 200 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 19 hours ago (Apr 26 09:18PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 82 km E from Bayaguana |
| 19 hours ago (Apr 26 09:18PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 82 km E from Bayaguana |
| 20 hours ago (Apr 26 09:07PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 200 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 20 hours ago (Apr 26 09:03PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 203 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 20 hours ago (Apr 26 08:39PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 204 km E from Bayaguana |
| 22 hours ago (Apr 26 06:19PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 167 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 23 hours ago (Apr 26 05:54PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 193 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 23 hours ago (Apr 26 05:26PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 211 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 12:54PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 246 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 12:48PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.5 | 232 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 12:44PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 200 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 10:56PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 205 km E from Bayaguana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 10:33PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.5 | 210 km E from Bayaguana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 10:00PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 197 km E from Bayaguana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 09:57PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 209 km E from Bayaguana |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Monte Plata
Recent Monte Plata Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Monte Plata. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Monte Plata and elsewhere.
Feb 25, 2025 01:48AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Atlantic Ocean 148km from La Romana (Dominican Republic) on Tuesday Night.
Monte Plata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 401 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Monte Plata, Dominican Republic in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 40 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Monte Plata roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Monte Plata in 2020. A total of 70 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Monte Plata 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 Monte Plata in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Monte Plata 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 | 385 | 96.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 3.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Monte Plata
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Monte Plata occurred on Sep 23, 2019 23:23 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) east of Bayaguana, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Monte Plata in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 70 kilometers (43 mi) east of Bayaguana. It is the strongest earthquake near Monte Plata 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 Plata, 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 Plata.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2019 11:23PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 6.0 | 251 km E from Bayaguana |
| 61 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 5.9 | 181 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| May 14, 2024 08:30PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.6 | 240 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| 61 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 5.4 | 169 km ENE from Bayaguana |
| Jul 3, 2020 04:49PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 293 km ESE from Bayaguana |
| Feb 4, 2019 10:33AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 133 km ESE from Bayaguana |
| Dec 22, 2023 02:30PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 122 km NE from Bayaguana |
| Dec 26, 2023 03:24AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 131 km NE from Bayaguana |
| Jan 15, 2020 11:36AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.2 | 292 km ESE from Bayaguana |
| Sep 23, 2018 01:45AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.2 | 199 km WNW from Bayaguana |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Monte Plata
Earthquakes by city in Monte Plata
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Monte Plata, Dominican Republic.
Use this regional Monte Plata earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sabana Grande de Boyá and Monte Plata.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Monte Plata.
When was the last earthquake in Monte Plata, Dominican Republic?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Monte Plata on the morning of April 27, 2025 at 08:44 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 289km south-east of Bayaguana at a depth of 15km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Monte Plata, Dominican Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Monte Plata, Dominican Republic?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Monte Plata on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 70km north-east of Bayaguana at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Monte Plata since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Monte Plata, Dominican Republic?
In the past 10 years, 401 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Monte Plata. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
