Puerto Rico regionOct 28, 2026, 09:43
Nearby significant earthquake542 km from Puerto Plata117.2 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Puerto Plata
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Puerto Plata
Most Recent
7 hours agoEarthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 2 (local time at each epicenter)
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours2
Past 7 Days4
Past 30 Days43
Past 365 Days436
Largest recorded earthquakes
3.9
Past 24 HoursView
Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic · 26 km S
3.9
Past 7 DaysView
Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic · 26 km S
4.0
Past 30 DaysView
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · 3 km SW
5.0
Past 365 DaysView
Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic · 51 km S
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
43
4.0
Largest MagnitudeView
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · 3 km SW
Significant
0
3.9
Most Recent7 hours ago
ViewBoca de Yuma, Dominican Republic · 26 km S
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 32Intermediate-focus 11Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
43 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Puerto Plata
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Puerto Plata area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Puerto Plata was 4. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Puerto Plata area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Puerto Plata in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 3.9. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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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: Oct 28, 2026, 17:38 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).