Latest earthquakes near Humacao today
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Recent Humacao Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Humacao. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Humacao 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).
Humacao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 544 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Humacao in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 54 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Humacao roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Humacao in 2020. A total of 148 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Humacao that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Humacao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Humacao 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 | 509 | 93.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 6.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Humacao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Humacao occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 106 kilometers (66 mi) west-southwest of Humacao, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Humacao in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1943 00:02, 160 kilometers (99 mi) west-southwest of Humacao. It is the strongest earthquake near Humacao 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 Humacao 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 Humacao.
Nearest earthquakes from Humacao
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Humacao. 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 Humacao.
When was the last earthquake in Humacao?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Humacao on the afternoon of May 10, 2026 at 16:40 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 203km northwest of Humacao at a depth of 28km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Humacao in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Humacao?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Humacao on the night of July 29, 1943 at 00:02 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 160km west-northwest of Humacao at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Humacao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Humacao?
In the past 10 years, 544 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Humacao. This averages to 54 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
