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Recent Vega Baja Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Vega Baja. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Vega 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).
Vega Baja Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 611 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vega Baja in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 61 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Vega Baja roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Vega Baja in 2020. A total of 154 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vega 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 Vega Baja in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Vega 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 | 575 | 94.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 5.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Vega Baja
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vega Baja occurred on Jan 7, 2020 04:24 local time (America/Puerto_Rico timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 70 kilometers (43 mi) south-west of Vega Baja, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vega Baja in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 4, 1946 13:51, 296 kilometers (184 mi) south-west of Vega Baja. It is the strongest earthquake near Vega 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 Vega Baja 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 Vega Baja.
Nearest earthquakes from Vega Baja
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vega Baja. 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 Vega Baja.
When was the last earthquake in Vega Baja?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Vega Baja on the night of December 15, 2025 at 04:57 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 72km east-northeast of Vega Baja at a depth of 20km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vega Baja in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vega Baja?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Vega Baja on the afternoon of August 4, 1946 at 13:51 local time (America/Puerto_Rico). The center of this earthquake was located 296km west-northwest of Vega Baja at a depth of 15km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vega Baja since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vega Baja?
In the past 10 years, 611 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vega Baja. This averages to 61 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
