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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hours ago (Mar 31 01:05AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.6 | 288 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 10 hours ago (Mar 30 08:17PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 170 km NW from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 04:33AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 182 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 01:29AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 265 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 01:05AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 45 km NW from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 09:45PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 276 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 07:11PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 128 km NNW from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 07:06PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 172 km NNW from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 10:33AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 122 km NNW from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 09:49AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 150 km N from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 09:29AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 127 km N from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 08:25AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 279 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 01:37AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 247 km WNW from Santo Domingo |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 08:16PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 187 km NNW from Santo Domingo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 01:56AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 218 km ESE from Santo Domingo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 09:54PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 89 km NE from Santo Domingo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 01:48PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 229 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 12:49PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.9 | 82 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 11:00AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 296 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 09:56PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 172 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 09:28PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 208 km WSW from Santo Domingo |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 04:31PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 67 km N from Santo Domingo |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 11:26AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.8 | 120 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 11:26AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.5 | 120 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 04:14PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.8 | 97 km E from Santo Domingo |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nacional
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.
Feb 25, 2025 01:48AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Atlantic Ocean 148km from La Romana (Dominican Republic) on Tuesday Night.
Nacional Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 365 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 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nacional roughly every 10 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 | 351 | 96.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 3.56% |
| 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 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2019 11:23PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 6.0 | 284 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 34 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 5.9 | 219 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| May 14, 2024 08:30PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.6 | 275 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 34 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 5.4 | 206 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| Feb 4, 2019 10:33AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 146 km ESE from Santo Domingo |
| Dec 22, 2023 02:30PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 164 km NE from Santo Domingo |
| Dec 26, 2023 03:24AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 172 km NE from Santo Domingo |
| Sep 23, 2018 01:45AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.2 | 196 km NW from Santo Domingo |
| Sep 23, 2019 11:32PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.1 | 289 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| Dec 26, 2023 03:24AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.1 | 147 km NE from Santo Domingo |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Nacional on the night of March 31, 2025 at 01:05 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 288km east of Santo Domingo at a depth of 18km under land. 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, 365 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nacional. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
