Earthquakes in Dominican Republic

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.2

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Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Showing 25 of 25 earthquakes
Time ↓Mag ↕Location ↕Depth ↕Felt ↕MMIAlertStatusDetails
2 days ago
2026-04-03 03:36:42 UTC
3.3md
57 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
18.898°, -67.436°
10.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
6 days ago
2026-03-30 15:21:34 UTC
3.3md
53 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
18.911°, -67.350°
8.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
6 days ago
2026-03-30 09:19:33 UTC
3.9md
50 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
18.877°, -67.355°
12.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-29
2026-03-29 15:33:42 UTC
3.7md
29 km NNW of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic
18.898°, -68.770°
102.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-29
2026-03-29 03:35:58 UTC
3.6md
40 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic
18.033°, -68.486°
81.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-26
2026-03-26 01:00:03 UTC
3.7md
31 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic
18.106°, -68.692°
158.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-25
2026-03-25 02:44:17 UTC
3.1md
48 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
18.817°, -67.404°
13.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-23
2026-03-23 08:49:21 UTC
3.2md
84 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
19.065°, -67.632°
35.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-23
2026-03-23 05:04:59 UTC
3.7md
140 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
19.765°, -67.925°
51.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-22
2026-03-22 19:10:30 UTC
3.4md
60 km NNE of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic
19.160°, -68.462°
64.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-22
2026-03-22 18:47:41 UTC
3.2md
29 km W of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico
17.985°, -67.463°
9.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-22
2026-03-22 15:04:19 UTC
3.4md
48 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
18.954°, -68.168°
116.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-21
2026-03-21 08:58:59 UTC
4.2mb
10 km SW of Guaymate, Dominican Republic
18.511°, -69.040°
119.7 km5--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-18
2026-03-18 13:46:57 UTC
3.1md
65 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico
18.790°, -67.659°
48.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-18
2026-03-18 09:08:19 UTC
2.5ml
61 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
18.769°, -67.859°
59.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-17
2026-03-17 03:32:59 UTC
3.4md
56 km ESE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic
18.113°, -68.153°
48.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-14
2026-03-14 06:24:23 UTC
3.2md
61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic
17.980°, -68.208°
72.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-14
2026-03-14 04:20:17 UTC
3.5md
61 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico
18.214°, -67.820°
127.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-14
2026-03-14 04:13:07 UTC
3.8md
6 km E of La Romana, Dominican Republic
18.424°, -68.912°
107.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-12
2026-03-12 19:59:18 UTC
3.5md
32 km SSE of La Romana, Dominican Republic
18.159°, -68.848°
107.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-11
2026-03-11 20:42:29 UTC
3.6md
30 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic
18.108°, -68.549°
114.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-11
2026-03-11 08:58:41 UTC
3.2md
77 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
19.053°, -67.863°
36.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-09
2026-03-09 03:31:00 UTC
3.2md
46 km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico
18.135°, -67.644°
68.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-08
2026-03-08 03:21:37 UTC
4.2md
35 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic
18.076°, -68.492°
71.0 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
2026-03-07
2026-03-07 13:50:01 UTC
3.6md
51 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
18.241°, -68.073°
86.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude ({magType} = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
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Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days25
2026 (M2.5+)77
Largest (30 Days)
M4.2

10 km SW of Guaymate, Dominican Republic

2026-03-21

Largest in 2026
M4.7

106 km WSW of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico

2026-02-10

Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.

About Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti on an active plate boundary. Several fault systems pose significant seismic hazard.

Dominican Republic Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, Dominican Republic has recorded 77 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Dominican Republic in 2026 was a magnitude 4.7 event near Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 25 in the last 30 days.

Seismic Activity in Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti on an active plate boundary. Several fault systems pose significant seismic hazard.

Over the past 30 days, there have been 25 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.2 event near 10 km SW of Guaymate, Dominican Republic.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Dominican Republic?

In the past 30 days, 25 earthquakes have been recorded in the Dominican Republic region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in Dominican Republic?

The largest recent earthquake in the Dominican Republic area was a magnitude 4.2 event that occurred 10 km SW of Guaymate, Dominican Republic.

How can I prepare for earthquakes in Dominican Republic?

Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.

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