Latest earthquakes near Santo Domingo, Nacional today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santo Domingo, Nacional, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santo Domingo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santo Domingo, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 17 hours ago (Apr 27 11:18PM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.7 | 282 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 21 hours ago (Apr 27 06:58PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 236 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 27 08:44AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 296 km ESE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 27 08:25AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 247 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 27 08:08AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 257 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 27 08:06AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 240 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 27 06:15AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 273 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 27 06:11AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 247 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 27 04:57AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 239 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 11:56PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 263 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 11:26PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.5 | 236 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 09:18PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 114 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 09:18PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 114 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 09:07PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 235 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 09:03PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 237 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 08:39PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 232 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 06:19PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 206 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 05:54PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 229 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 05:26PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 247 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 2 days ago (Apr 26 12:54PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 281 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 2 days ago (Apr 26 12:48PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.5 | 267 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 2 days ago (Apr 26 12:44PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 234 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 2 days ago (Apr 25 10:56PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 238 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 2 days ago (Apr 25 10:33PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.5 | 243 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 2 days ago (Apr 25 10:00PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 230 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Santo Domingo
Recent Santo Domingo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santo Domingo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santo Domingo 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.
Santo Domingo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 366 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santo Domingo, Nacional 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 Santo Domingo roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santo Domingo in 2023. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santo Domingo 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 Santo Domingo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Santo Domingo 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 | 352 | 96.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 3.55% |
| 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 Santo Domingo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santo Domingo 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 Santo Domingo 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 Santo Domingo 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 Santo Domingo, 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 Santo Domingo.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2019 11:23PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 6.0 | 284 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 62 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 |
| 62 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 5.4 | 206 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| Dec 22, 2023 02:30PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 164 km NE from Santo Domingo |
| Feb 4, 2019 10:33AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 146 km ESE 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 Santo Domingo
Nearest earthquakes from Santo Domingo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Santo Domingo, Nacional. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2016 09:12AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.5 | 22 km W from Santo Domingo |
| Sep 28, 2023 08:05AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.2 | 32 km NNE from Santo Domingo |
| Nov 1, 2016 07:02AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.3 | 38 km N from Santo Domingo |
| Apr 8, 2019 07:30PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.3 | 40 km NNE from Santo Domingo |
| Oct 26, 2020 02:52AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.0 | 45 km SSE from Santo Domingo |
| Jun 20, 2018 08:13PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.4 | 47 km N from Santo Domingo |
| Jun 4, 2022 06:19AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.0 | 54 km W from Santo Domingo |
| Mar 13, 2023 05:05AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.6 | 53 km W from Santo Domingo |
| May 15, 2020 02:31PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.2 | 54 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| Mar 5, 2016 02:03AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.2 | 58 km NE from Santo Domingo |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Santo Domingo
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Santo Domingo.
When was the last earthquake in Santo Domingo, Nacional?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Santo Domingo on the evening of April 27, 2025 at 23:18 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 282km east of Santo Domingo at a depth of 11km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santo Domingo, Nacional in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santo Domingo, Nacional?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Santo Domingo 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 Santo Domingo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santo Domingo, Nacional?
In the past 10 years, 366 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santo Domingo. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
