Latest earthquakes near Toa Baja, Puerto Rico today
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Recent Toa Baja Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Toa Baja. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Toa Baja 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).
Toa Baja Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 595 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Toa Baja, Puerto Rico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 59 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Toa Baja roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Toa Baja in 2020. A total of 154 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Toa Baja 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 Toa Baja in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Toa Baja 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 | 561 | 94.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 5.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Toa Baja
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Toa Baja occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 86 kilometers (53 mi) south-west of Levittown, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Toa Baja in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 29, 1943 00:02, 111 kilometers (69 mi) south-west of Levittown. It is the strongest earthquake near Toa Baja 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 Toa Baja, Puerto Rico 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 Toa Baja.
Earthquakes by city in Toa Baja
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.
Use this regional Toa Baja earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Candelaria.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Toa Baja.
When was the last earthquake in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Toa Baja on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 22:45 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 232km west-northwest of Levittown at a depth of 10km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Toa Baja, Puerto Rico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Toa Baja, Puerto Rico?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Toa Baja on the night of July 29, 1943 at 00:02 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 111km west-northwest of Levittown at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Toa Baja since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Toa Baja, Puerto Rico?
In the past 10 years, 595 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Toa Baja. This averages to 60 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
