Earthquakes in Dominican Republic
482 earthquakes (M4+) recorded in Dominican Republic between 2005-2025. Data from USGS.
Total Earthquakes
482
Significant (M6+)
0
Maximum Magnitude
5.8
Avg Magnitude
4.3
Significant Events by Year
2003
1
1984
1
1979
1
1972
1
1971
1
1966
1
1962
1
1953
1
1948
3
1946
6
1945
1
1922
1
1917
1
1916
2
1914
1
1911
1
Significant Earthquakes (24)
| Mag | Location | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | 10.0 km | Sep 22, 2003 |
| 6.9 | 52 km S of San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic | 23.9 km | Jun 24, 1984 |
| 6.1 | 49 km S of La Romana, Dominican Republic | 80.0 km | Mar 23, 1979 |
| 6.2 | 10 km SSE of Joba Arriba, Dominican Republic | 10.0 km | Sep 19, 1972 |
| 6.5 | 47 km SE of Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic | 17.2 km | Jun 11, 1971 |
| 6.1 | 80 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | 24.1 km | Nov 3, 1966 |
| 6.5 | 3 km NNW of Matanzas, Dominican Republic | 35.6 km | Jan 8, 1962 |
| 6.6 | 5 km NNW of Salsipuedes, Dominican Republic | 16.7 km | May 31, 1953 |
| 6.2 | 16 km ENE of Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic | 15.0 km | Apr 23, 1948 |
| 6.7 | 7 km WSW of Samaná, Dominican Republic | 15.0 km | Apr 22, 1948 |
| 7.1 | 11 km WNW of Sánchez, Dominican Republic | 15.0 km | Apr 21, 1948 |
| 6.3 | 30 km NNE of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic | 15.0 km | Oct 4, 1946 |
| 6.0 | 5 km ESE of Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic | 15.0 km | Aug 24, 1946 |
| 6.3 | 10 km ESE of Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic | 15.0 km | Aug 21, 1946 |
| 7.0 | 24 km NNW of Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic | 15.0 km | Aug 8, 1946 |
| 6.3 | 7 km NNE of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic | 15.0 km | Aug 4, 1946 |
| 7.8 | 16 km NNW of Miches, Dominican Republic | 15.0 km | Aug 4, 1946 |
| 6.0 | 31 km NNE of Cabrera, Dominican Republic | 15.0 km | Jan 22, 1945 |
| 6.3 | 58 km E of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | 15.0 km | Dec 18, 1922 |
| 6.8 | 94 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | 15.0 km | Jul 27, 1917 |
| 6.4 | 52 km NE of Samaná, Dominican Republic | 15.0 km | Nov 30, 1916 |
| 6.8 | 26 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic | 100.0 km | Apr 24, 1916 |
| 6.0 | 9 km ENE of Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic | 15.0 km | Feb 28, 1914 |
| 6.7 | 82 km SE of Enriquillo, Dominican Republic | 35.0 km | Oct 6, 1911 |