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Latest earthquakes near Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santiago de los Caballeros? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santiago de los Caballeros (also known as Santiago), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Santiago de los Caballeros Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santiago de los Caballeros. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santiago de los Caballeros 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).
Santiago de los Caballeros Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 351 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago 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 Santiago de los Caballeros roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santiago de los Caballeros in 2022. A total of 69 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santiago de los Caballeros 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 de los Caballeros in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Santiago de los Caballeros 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 | 335 | 95.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 4.56% |
| 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 de los Caballeros
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santiago de los Caballeros occurred on Feb 25, 2025 01:48 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) east of Santiago de los Caballeros, at a depth of 46 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santiago de los Caballeros in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 171 kilometers (106 mi) east of Santiago de los Caballeros. It is the strongest earthquake near Santiago de los Caballeros 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 Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago 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 de los Caballeros.
Nearest earthquakes from Santiago de los Caballeros
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago. 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 Santiago de los Caballeros.
When was the last earthquake in Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago de los Caballeros on the morning of February 8, 2026 at 08:38 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 235km east-southeast of Santiago de los Caballeros at a depth of 45km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago de los Caballeros 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 de los Caballeros since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago?
In the past 10 years, 351 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santiago de los Caballeros. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
