Latest earthquakes near Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santo Domingo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santo Domingo, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Apr 23 01:59PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 145 km ESE from Santo Domingo Este |
| 10 hours ago (Apr 23 12:31PM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.3 | 294 km E from Santo Domingo Este |
| 11 hours ago (Apr 23 11:42AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.3 | 150 km ESE from Santo Domingo Este |
| 15 hours ago (Apr 23 07:35AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.8 | 143 km ESE from Santo Domingo Este |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 08:09PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.8 | 157 km ESE from Santo Domingo Este |
| 3 days ago (Apr 20 10:03PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 291 km E from Santo Domingo Este |
| 5 days ago (Apr 18 04:48PM Santo Domingo) |
M 4.1 | 109 km E from Santo Domingo Este |
| 6 days ago (Apr 17 10:36PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.9 | 172 km ENE from Santo Domingo Este |
| 6 days ago (Apr 17 10:36PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 187 km SE from Santo Domingo Este |
| 9 days ago (Apr 14 01:22PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 269 km E from Santo Domingo Este |
| 9 days ago (Apr 14 12:24PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.9 | 95 km E from Santo Domingo Este |
| 10 days ago (Apr 13 06:09PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.6 | 191 km ENE from Santo Domingo Este |
| 11 days ago (Apr 12 08:14PM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.3 | 290 km E from Santo Domingo Este |
| 12 days ago (Apr 11 02:20PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 253 km E from Santo Domingo Este |
| 12 days ago (Apr 11 03:10AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.3 | 294 km E from Santo Domingo Este |
| 13 days ago (Apr 10 02:43PM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.9 | 255 km E from Santo Domingo Este |
| 13 days ago (Apr 10 02:36AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 156 km ESE from Santo Domingo Este |
| 13 days ago (Apr 10 12:50AM Santo Domingo) |
M 2.2 | 287 km E from Santo Domingo Este |
| 14 days ago (Apr 9 08:58PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 169 km E from Santo Domingo Este |
| 14 days ago (Apr 9 08:04PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 183 km E from Santo Domingo Este |
| 14 days ago (Apr 9 06:16PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.0 | 72 km NNE from Santo Domingo Este |
| 15 days ago (Apr 8 09:09PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 147 km SE from Santo Domingo Este |
| 15 days ago (Apr 8 08:21PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.1 | 160 km W from Santo Domingo Oeste |
| 15 days ago (Apr 8 02:53PM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.7 | 63 km N from Santo Domingo Oeste |
| 15 days ago (Apr 8 10:06AM Santo Domingo) |
M 3.4 | 69 km E from Santo Domingo Este |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Santo Domingo
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.
Feb 25, 2025 01:48AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Atlantic Ocean 148km from La Romana (Dominican Republic) on Tuesday Night.
Santo Domingo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 370 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 37 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 | 356 | 96.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 3.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2019 11:23PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 6.0 | 280 km ENE from Santo Domingo Este |
| 57 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 5.9 | 215 km ENE from Santo Domingo Este |
| May 14, 2024 08:30PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.6 | 270 km ENE from Santo Domingo Este |
| 57 days ago (Feb 25 01:48AM Santo Domingo) |
M 5.4 | 202 km ENE from Santo Domingo Este |
| Dec 22, 2023 02:30PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 160 km NE from Santo Domingo Este |
| Feb 4, 2019 10:33AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 143 km ESE from Santo Domingo Este |
| Dec 26, 2023 03:24AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.3 | 168 km NE from Santo Domingo Este |
| Sep 23, 2018 01:45AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.2 | 185 km NW from Santo Domingo Oeste |
| Dec 26, 2023 03:24AM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.1 | 142 km NE from Santo Domingo Este |
| Sep 23, 2019 11:32PM (Santo Domingo) |
M 5.1 | 285 km ENE from Santo Domingo Este |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Santo Domingo on the afternoon of April 23, 2025 at 13:59 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 145km east-southeast of Santo Domingo Este at a depth of 110km 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, 370 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santo Domingo. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
