Latest earthquakes near Peravia, Dominican Republic today
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Recent Peravia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Peravia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Peravia 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.
Peravia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 333 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Peravia, Dominican Republic in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Peravia roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Peravia in 2023. A total of 62 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Peravia 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 Peravia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Peravia 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 | 323 | 97.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 3.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Peravia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Peravia occurred on Feb 25, 2025 01:48 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) east-northeast of Baní, at a depth of 46 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Peravia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 160 kilometers (99 mi) east-northeast of Baní. It is the strongest earthquake near Peravia 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 Peravia, 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 Peravia.
Earthquakes by city in Peravia
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Peravia.
When was the last earthquake in Peravia, Dominican Republic?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Peravia on the afternoon of March 13, 2025 at 17:26 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 130km east-northeast of Baní at a depth of 133km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Peravia, Dominican Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Peravia, Dominican Republic?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Peravia on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 160km north-east of Baní at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Peravia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Peravia, Dominican Republic?
In the past 10 years, 333 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Peravia. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
