Latest earthquakes near Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez today
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Recent Cotuí Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cotuí. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cotuí and elsewhere.
Jun 23, 2025 10:45PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean near Punta Cana (Dominican Republic).
Cotuí Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 359 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cotuí roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cotuí in 2023. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cotuí 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 Cotuí in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Cotuí 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 | 345 | 96.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 3.9% |
| 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 Cotuí
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cotuí occurred on Feb 25, 2025 01:48 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 221 kilometers (137 mi) east-northeast of Cotuí, at a depth of 46 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cotuí in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 110 kilometers (68 mi) east-northeast of Cotuí. It is the strongest earthquake near Cotuí in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez 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 Cotuí.
Nearest earthquakes from Cotuí
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez. 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 Cotuí.
When was the last earthquake in Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cotuí on the evening of January 7, 2026 at 23:30 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 255km west-southwest of Cotuí at a depth of 9km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cotuí on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 110km east of Cotuí at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cotuí since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez?
In the past 10 years, 359 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cotuí. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
