Latest earthquakes near San José de Ocoa today
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Recent San José de Ocoa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near San José de Ocoa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near San José de Ocoa 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).
San José de Ocoa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 327 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San José de Ocoa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San José de Ocoa roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San José de Ocoa in 2022. A total of 72 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San José de Ocoa 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 San José de Ocoa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near San José de Ocoa 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 | 316 | 96.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 3.36% |
| 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 San José de Ocoa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San José de Ocoa occurred on May 28, 2014 17:15 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) east-southeast of San José de Ocoa, at a depth of 90 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San José de Ocoa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 161 kilometers (100 mi) east-southeast of San José de Ocoa. It is the strongest earthquake near San José de Ocoa 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 San José de Ocoa 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 San José de Ocoa.
Nearest earthquakes from San José de Ocoa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to San José de Ocoa. 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 San José de Ocoa.
When was the last earthquake in San José de Ocoa?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near San José de Ocoa on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 23:50 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 263km east of San José de Ocoa at a depth of 93km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San José de Ocoa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San José de Ocoa?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near San José de Ocoa on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 161km east-northeast of San José de Ocoa at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San José de Ocoa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San José de Ocoa?
In the past 10 years, 327 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San José de Ocoa. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
