Latest earthquakes near San Juan, Dominican Republic today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near San Juan, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in San Juan? If an earthquake is happening right now near San Juan, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 23 01:59PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 294 km ESE from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 23 11:42AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 299 km ESE from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 1 day ago (Apr 23 07:35AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.8 | 292 km ESE from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 6 days ago (Apr 18 04:48PM Santo Domingo) |
M 4.1 | 257 km E from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 10 days ago (Apr 14 12:24PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.9 | 240 km E from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 15 days ago (Apr 9 06:16PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 167 km ENE from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 16 days ago (Apr 8 09:09PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 291 km ESE from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 16 days ago (Apr 8 08:21PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 44 km SW from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 16 days ago (Apr 8 02:53PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 135 km ENE from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 16 days ago (Apr 8 10:06AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 215 km E from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 16 days ago (Apr 8 04:29AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 199 km W from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 17 days ago (Apr 7 01:22AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 295 km E from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 18 days ago (Apr 6 12:00AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.9 | 261 km E from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 21 days ago (Apr 3 08:38PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 241 km E from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 22 days ago (Apr 2 03:12PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 213 km WNW from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 23 days ago (Apr 1 01:09PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 246 km E from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 23 days ago (Apr 1 04:29AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 291 km ESE from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 23 days ago (Apr 1 03:26AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.7 | 232 km WSW from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 24 days ago (Mar 31 07:51PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 147 km NNE from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 24 days ago (Mar 31 06:24PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 146 km NNE from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 24 days ago (Mar 31 02:40PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 151 km NNE from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 24 days ago (Mar 31 09:46AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 153 km NNE from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 25 days ago (Mar 30 08:17PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 107 km NNE from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 25 days ago (Mar 30 01:05AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 107 km E from San Juan de la Maguana |
| 26 days ago (Mar 29 07:11PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 109 km NE from San Juan de la Maguana |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near San Juan
Recent San Juan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near San Juan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near San Juan 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.
San Juan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 382 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Juan, Dominican Republic in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San Juan roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Juan in 2021. A total of 90 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Juan that year. The strongest had a 7.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of San Juan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near San Juan 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 | 363 | 95.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 4.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near San Juan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Juan occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) west of San Juan de la Maguana, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San Juan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 226 kilometers (140 mi) west of San Juan de la Maguana. It is the strongest earthquake near San Juan 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 San Juan, 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 San Juan.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2021 08:29AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 7.2 | 241 km W from San Juan de la Maguana |
| Oct 6, 2018 08:11PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.9 | 232 km NW from San Juan de la Maguana |
| Oct 7, 2018 04:00PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.4 | 232 km NW from San Juan de la Maguana |
| Feb 16, 2023 02:50AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.4 | 272 km WNW from San Juan de la Maguana |
| Dec 26, 2023 03:24AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 271 km ENE from San Juan de la Maguana |
| Dec 22, 2023 02:30PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 266 km ENE from San Juan de la Maguana |
| Jan 24, 2022 09:16AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 226 km W from San Juan de la Maguana |
| Aug 14, 2021 10:05AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 262 km W from San Juan de la Maguana |
| Feb 4, 2019 10:33AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 292 km ESE from San Juan de la Maguana |
| Aug 14, 2021 08:49AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.2 | 261 km W from San Juan de la Maguana |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near San Juan
Earthquakes by city in San Juan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in San Juan, Dominican Republic.
Use this regional San Juan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Las Matas de Farfán.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near San Juan.
When was the last earthquake in San Juan, Dominican Republic?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near San Juan on the afternoon of April 23, 2025 at 13:59 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 294km east-southeast of San Juan de la Maguana at a depth of 110km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Juan, Dominican Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Juan, Dominican Republic?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near San Juan on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 226km east of San Juan de la Maguana at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San Juan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Juan, Dominican Republic?
In the past 10 years, 382 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Juan. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
