Latest earthquakes near Nacional, Dominican Republic today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nacional, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nacional? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nacional (also known as Distrito de Santo Domingo), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nacional Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nacional. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nacional and elsewhere.
Jun 23, 2025 10:45PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean near Punta Cana (Dominican Republic).
Nacional Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 381 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nacional, Dominican Republic 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 Nacional roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nacional in 2023. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nacional 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 Nacional in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nacional 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 | 364 | 95.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 4.2% |
| 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 Nacional
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nacional occurred on Sep 23, 2019 23:23 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) east-northeast of Santo Domingo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nacional in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 110 kilometers (68 mi) east-northeast of Santo Domingo. It is the strongest earthquake near Nacional in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nacional, 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 Nacional.
Earthquakes by city in Nacional
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nacional, Dominican Republic.
Use this regional Nacional earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Villa Francisca, Villa Consuelo and Ciudad Nueva.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nacional.
When was the last earthquake in Nacional, Dominican Republic?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nacional on the evening of January 7, 2026 at 23:30 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west of Santo Domingo at a depth of 9km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nacional, Dominican Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nacional, Dominican Republic?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nacional on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 110km north-east of Santo Domingo at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nacional since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nacional, Dominican Republic?
In the past 10 years, 381 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nacional. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
