Latest earthquakes near Valverde, Dominican Republic today
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Valverde Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 333 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Valverde, 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 Valverde roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Valverde in 2022. A total of 68 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Valverde 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 Valverde in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Valverde 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 | 318 | 95.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 4.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Valverde
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Valverde occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Santo_Domingo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 282 kilometers (175 mi) west-southwest of Mao, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Valverde in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 12:51, 213 kilometers (132 mi) west-southwest of Mao. It is the strongest earthquake near Valverde in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Valverde, 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 Valverde.
Earthquakes by city in Valverde
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Valverde, Dominican Republic.
Use this regional Valverde earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Esperanza.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Valverde.
When was the last earthquake in Valverde, Dominican Republic?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Valverde on the morning of May 7, 2024 at 06:33 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 151km south-southwest of Mao at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Valverde, Dominican Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Valverde, Dominican Republic?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Valverde on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 12:51 local time (America/Santo_Domingo). The center of this earthquake was located 213km east-southeast of Mao at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Valverde since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Valverde, Dominican Republic?
In the past 10 years, 333 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Valverde. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
