Latest earthquakes near San Pedro de Macorís today
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Recent San Pedro de Macorís Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near San Pedro de Macorís. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near San Pedro de Macorís 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 Pedro de Macorís Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 479 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Pedro de Macorís in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San Pedro de Macorís roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Pedro de Macorís in 2020. A total of 161 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Pedro de Macorís that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of San Pedro de Macorís in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near San Pedro de Macorís 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 | 451 | 94.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 5.43% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near San Pedro de Macorís
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Pedro de Macorís occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) east-southeast of San Pedro de Macorís, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San Pedro de Macorís in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 78 kilometers (48 mi) east-southeast of San Pedro de Macorís. It is the strongest earthquake near San Pedro de Macorís 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 Pedro de Macorís 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 Pedro de Macorís.
Nearest earthquakes from San Pedro de Macorís
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to San Pedro de Macorís. 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 Pedro de Macorís.
When was the last earthquake in San Pedro de Macorís?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near San Pedro de Macorís on the morning of May 19, 2024 at 09:26 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 241km east-southeast of San Pedro de Macorís at a depth of 7km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Pedro de Macorís in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Pedro de Macorís?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near San Pedro de Macorís on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 78km north-northeast of San Pedro de Macorís at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San Pedro de Macorís since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Pedro de Macorís?
In the past 10 years, 479 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Pedro de Macorís. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
