Latest earthquakes near Monte Plata, Dominican Republic today
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Monte Plata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 372 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 37 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 | 358 | 96.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 3.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 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 124 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.
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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Monte Plata on the evening of May 6, 2024 at 22:08 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 218km east of Bayaguana at a depth of 45km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. 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, 372 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Monte Plata. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
