Latest earthquakes near Bayaguana, Monte Plata today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bayaguana, Monte Plata, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bayaguana? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bayaguana, it will show up within minutes.
Bayaguana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 386 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bayaguana, Monte Plata in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bayaguana roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bayaguana in 2020. A total of 70 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bayaguana 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 Bayaguana in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bayaguana 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 | 372 | 96.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 3.37% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bayaguana
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bayaguana 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 Bayaguana 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 Bayaguana 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 Bayaguana, Monte Plata 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 Bayaguana.
Nearest earthquakes from Bayaguana
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bayaguana, Monte Plata. 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 Bayaguana.
When was the last earthquake in Bayaguana, Monte Plata?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bayaguana on the morning of November 14, 2024 at 09:25 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 30km southwest of Bayaguana at a depth of 93km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bayaguana, Monte Plata in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bayaguana, Monte Plata?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bayaguana 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 Bayaguana since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bayaguana, Monte Plata?
In the past 10 years, 386 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bayaguana. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
