Latest earthquakes near Santiago, Dominican Republic today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santiago, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santiago? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santiago, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 hours ago (Mar 30 08:17PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 32 km NNW from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 04:33AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 298 km ESE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 01:05AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 94 km SSE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 07:11PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 23 km E from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 07:06PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 60 km NNE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 10:33AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 58 km E from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 09:49AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 77 km ENE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 09:29AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.2 | 83 km ENE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 01:37AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 125 km W from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 08:16PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 62 km N from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 06:37AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 208 km WNW from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 09:54PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 142 km ESE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 12:49PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.9 | 183 km ESE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 09:56PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 265 km ESE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 09:28PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 207 km SSW from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 04:31PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 87 km ESE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 11:26AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.8 | 242 km ESE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 11:26AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.5 | 242 km ESE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 04:14PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.8 | 202 km ESE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 8 days ago (Mar 23 05:43AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 267 km E from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 8 days ago (Mar 23 03:56AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 289 km ESE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 04:41AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 268 km E from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 04:35PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.8 | 235 km ESE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 02:27AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 266 km E from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 11:39PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.9 | 227 km ESE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Santiago
Recent Santiago Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santiago. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santiago 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.
Santiago Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 338 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santiago, Dominican Republic in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santiago roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santiago in 2022. A total of 69 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santiago 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 Santiago in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Santiago 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 | 324 | 95.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 4.14% |
| 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 Santiago
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santiago occurred on Oct 6, 2018 20:11 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) west-northwest of Santiago de los Caballeros, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santiago in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 171 kilometers (106 mi) west-northwest of Santiago de los Caballeros. It is the strongest earthquake near Santiago 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 Santiago, 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 Santiago.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2018 08:11PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.9 | 251 km WNW from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 34 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 5.9 | 274 km E from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| Oct 7, 2018 04:00PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.4 | 251 km WNW from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| 34 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 5.4 | 272 km E from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| Dec 26, 2023 03:24AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 200 km E from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| Dec 22, 2023 02:30PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 197 km E from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| Jan 24, 2022 09:16AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 299 km WSW from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| Feb 4, 2019 10:33AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 269 km ESE from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| Sep 23, 2018 01:45AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.2 | 64 km WNW from Santiago de los Caballeros |
| Jan 24, 2022 10:06AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.1 | 294 km WSW from Santiago de los Caballeros |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Santiago
Earthquakes by city in Santiago
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
Use this regional Santiago earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Villa Bisonó and Tamboril.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Santiago.
When was the last earthquake in Santiago, Dominican Republic?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago on the evening of March 30, 2025 at 20:17 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 32km north-northwest of Santiago de los Caballeros at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santiago, Dominican Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santiago, Dominican Republic?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 171km east-southeast of Santiago de los Caballeros at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Santiago since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santiago, Dominican Republic?
In the past 10 years, 338 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santiago. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
