Nacional, Dominican Republic · within 250 km
Earthquakes near Santo Domingo
In the last 30 days, 26 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Santo Domingo; the largest was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Guaymate, La Romana, Dominican Republic on 27 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS, GFZ · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 4
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 9
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 26
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8md | 6 km WSW of San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic | |
| 3.4md | 32 km SSE of San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic | |
| 3.4md | 19 km SE of La Romana, Dominican Republic | |
| 4.8mww | Near Guaymate, La Romana, Dominican Republic2 agencies |
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2mb | 13 km SSW of Bayaguana, Monte Plata Province, Dominican Republic | |
| 3.0md | 56 km ENE of Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic | |
| 3.7md | 56 km SE of San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic | |
| 3.2md | 66 km SE of Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic | |
| 4.0md | 13 km S of La Romana, Dominican Republic |
Largest in the last 30 days
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above within 250 km of Santo Domingo.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen within 250 km of Santo Domingo?
In the last 30 days, 26 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Santo Domingo, 9 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 4 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake within 250 km of Santo Domingo?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Guaymate, La Romana, Dominican Republic on 27 Sep 2026, at a depth of 119 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded within 250 km of Santo Domingo since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on 4 Aug 1946 (16 km NNW of Miches, Dominican Republic). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes within 250 km of Santo Domingo?
38% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded within 250 km of Santo Domingo in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Dominican Republic?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow your national seismological agency and civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.