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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 hours ago (Mar 26 09:56PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 172 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 12 hours ago (Mar 26 09:28PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 208 km WSW from Santo Domingo |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:31PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 67 km N from Santo Domingo |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 11:26AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.8 | 120 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 11:26AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.5 | 120 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 04:14PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.8 | 97 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 05:43AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 190 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 03:56AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 164 km ESE from Santo Domingo |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 04:41AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 221 km NE from Santo Domingo |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 04:35PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.8 | 124 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 12:02PM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.3 | 297 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 02:27AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 214 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 11:39PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.9 | 112 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 10:43PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 149 km NE from Santo Domingo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 02:50PM Santo Domingo) |
M 4.2 | 122 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:52PM Santo Domingo) |
M 4.0 | 161 km W from Santo Domingo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 10:26AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 216 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 10:05AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 205 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 09:36AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 230 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 05:48PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 133 km NNW from Santo Domingo |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 09:54AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 258 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 05:23AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.5 | 258 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 05:02AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.9 | 212 km E from Santo Domingo |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 04:07AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 152 km SW from Santo Domingo |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 07:29PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 82 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 365 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 10 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 | 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 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 |
| 30 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 |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 5.4 | 206 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| Dec 26, 2023 03:24AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 172 km NE 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 |
| 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 |
| May 15, 2020 02:31PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.2 | 54 km ENE from Santo Domingo |
| Mar 13, 2023 05:05AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.6 | 53 km W from Santo Domingo |
| Jun 4, 2022 06:19AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.0 | 54 km W from Santo Domingo |
| Apr 8, 2023 12:13PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 4.2 | 57 km W 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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Santo Domingo on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 21:56 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 172km east of Santo Domingo at a depth of 148km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. 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, 365 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.
