Latest earthquakes near Baní, Peravia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baní, Peravia, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baní? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baní, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Baní Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Baní. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Baní and elsewhere.
May 14, 2024 08:30PM
On Tuesday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean 165km from San Juan (Puerto Rico).
Baní Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 310 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baní, Peravia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Baní roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baní in 2023. A total of 62 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baní 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 Baní in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Baní 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 | 301 | 97.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 2.9% |
| 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 Baní
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baní occurred on May 28, 2014 17:15 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 211 kilometers (131 mi) east of Baní, at a depth of 90 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baní 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 of Baní. It is the strongest earthquake near Baní 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 Baní, Peravia 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 Baní.
Nearest earthquakes from Baní
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Baní, Peravia. 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 Baní.
When was the last earthquake in Baní, Peravia?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Baní on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 23:50 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 241km east of Baní at a depth of 93km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baní, Peravia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baní, Peravia?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Baní 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 Baní since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baní, Peravia?
In the past 10 years, 310 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baní. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
