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.
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).
Cotuí Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 322 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 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cotuí roughly every 11 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 | 312 | 96.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 3.11% |
| 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 May 28, 2014 17:15 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) east-southeast of Cotuí, at a depth of 90 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-southeast of Cotuí. It is the strongest earthquake near Cotuí 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 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 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cotuí on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 23:50 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 244km east-southeast of Cotuí at a depth of 93km 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, 322 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cotuí. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
