64 km SW of Pole Ojea, Puerto RicoSep 9, 2026, 05:33
Nearby significant earthquake134 km from Punta Cana16.09 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Dominican Republic
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Dominican Republic.
Updated: 05:45
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Dominican Republic
70 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicSep 8, 2026, 19:50
Nearby significant earthquake70 km from Punta Cana92.72 km deep
Dominican Republic Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours3
Past 7 Days13
Past 30 Days58
Past 365 Days490
Largest Measured Events
3.3
TodayView
Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico · 64 km SW
3.6
This WeekView
Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic · 8 km SSW
4.1
This MonthView
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · 36 km NE
5.0
This YearView
Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic · 51 km S
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
11
3.6
Largest Magnitude
Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic · 8 km SSW
Significant
0
3.6
Most Recent2 DAYS AGO
Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic · 8 km SSW
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 10Intermediate-focus 1Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
11 events
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Dominican Republic
How often does Dominican Republic have earthquakes?
Seismic activity in Dominican Republic depends on its geological setting. Countries near plate boundaries usually experience more frequent earthquakes, while stable interiors often see fewer events.
Have there been significant earthquakes in Dominican Republic recently?
Use the significant filter to show recent earthquakes in Dominican Republic with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Dominican Republic?
The report and list above help you spot the strongest recent earthquake quickly. You can also switch to a custom date range to search deeper into the historical record for Dominican Republic.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the interface responsive, the event list is capped at the 2000 most recent or most relevant matches.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 7, 2026, 05:45 UTC.
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- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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