Latest earthquakes near Bella Vista, Nacional today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bella Vista, Nacional, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bella Vista? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bella Vista, it will show up within minutes.
Bella Vista Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 353 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bella Vista, Nacional in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bella Vista roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bella Vista in 2023. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bella Vista 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 | 341 | 96.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 3.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bella Vista
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bella Vista occurred on Sep 23, 2019 23:23 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) east-northeast of Bella Vista, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bella Vista in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 116 kilometers (72 mi) east-northeast of Bella Vista. It is the strongest earthquake near Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista, Nacional 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 Bella Vista.
Nearest earthquakes from Bella Vista
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bella Vista, Nacional. 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 Bella Vista.
When was the last earthquake in Bella Vista, Nacional?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bella Vista on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 13:29 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 261km east-northeast of Bella Vista at a depth of 10km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bella Vista, Nacional in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bella Vista, Nacional?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bella Vista on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 116km north-east of Bella Vista at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bella Vista since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bella Vista, Nacional?
In the past 10 years, 353 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bella Vista. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
