Latest earthquakes near Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic today
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Recent Santo Domingo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santo Domingo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santo Domingo 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).
Santo Domingo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 385 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santo Domingo roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santo Domingo in 2023. A total of 64 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santo Domingo 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 Santo Domingo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Santo Domingo 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 | 368 | 95.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 4.16% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Santo Domingo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santo Domingo occurred on Sep 23, 2019 23:23 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) east-northeast of Santo Domingo Este, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santo Domingo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 106 kilometers (66 mi) east-northeast of Santo Domingo Este. It is the strongest earthquake near Santo Domingo 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 Santo Domingo, 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 Santo Domingo.
Earthquakes by city in Santo Domingo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Use this regional Santo Domingo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Boca Chica.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Santo Domingo.
When was the last earthquake in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Santo Domingo on the evening of January 7, 2026 at 23:30 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 266km west of Santo Domingo Oeste at a depth of 9km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Santo Domingo on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 106km north-east of Santo Domingo Este at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Santo Domingo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic?
In the past 10 years, 385 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santo Domingo. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
