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Latest earthquakes near Sabaneta, Santiago Rodríguez today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sabaneta, Santiago Rodríguez, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sabaneta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sabaneta, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sabaneta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sabaneta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sabaneta and elsewhere.
Feb 8, 2026 08:00AM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck on Sunday Morning in the Caribbean Sea near Guantánamo (Cuba).
Jun 23, 2025 10:45PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean near Punta Cana (Dominican Republic).
Sabaneta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 355 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sabaneta, Santiago Rodríguez 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 Sabaneta roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sabaneta in 2021. A total of 80 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sabaneta 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 Sabaneta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sabaneta 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 | 338 | 95.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 4.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sabaneta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sabaneta occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) west-southwest of Sabaneta, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sabaneta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 238 kilometers (148 mi) west-southwest of Sabaneta. It is the strongest earthquake near Sabaneta 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 Sabaneta, Santiago Rodríguez 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 Sabaneta.
Nearest earthquakes from Sabaneta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sabaneta, Santiago Rodríguez. 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 Sabaneta.
When was the last earthquake in Sabaneta, Santiago Rodríguez?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sabaneta on the morning of February 8, 2026 at 08:00 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 320km west of Sabaneta at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sabaneta, Santiago Rodríguez in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sabaneta, Santiago Rodríguez?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sabaneta on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 238km east of Sabaneta at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sabaneta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sabaneta, Santiago Rodríguez?
In the past 10 years, 355 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sabaneta. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
