Latest earthquakes near Puerto Plata today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Puerto Plata? If an earthquake is happening right now near Puerto Plata (also known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Puerto Plata Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Puerto Plata. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Puerto Plata 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).
Puerto Plata Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 278 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Puerto Plata in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Puerto Plata roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Puerto Plata in 2023. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Puerto Plata 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 | 268 | 96.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 3.6% |
| 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 Puerto Plata
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Puerto Plata occurred on Oct 6, 2018 20:11 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) west of Puerto Plata, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Puerto Plata in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 182 kilometers (113 mi) west of Puerto Plata. It is the strongest earthquake near Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata.
Nearest earthquakes from Puerto Plata
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Puerto Plata. 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 Puerto Plata.
When was the last earthquake in Puerto Plata?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Puerto Plata on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 18:37 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 181km south-east of Puerto Plata at a depth of 95km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Puerto Plata in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puerto Plata?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Puerto Plata on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 182km east-southeast of Puerto Plata at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Puerto Plata since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Puerto Plata?
In the past 10 years, 278 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puerto Plata. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
