Earthquakes Near Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

M4,0

77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 2 jours, 2 heures il y a

271 km E M3,4

31 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 3 semaines, 6 jours il y a

276 km E M3,5

104 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 5 jours, 5 heures il y a

354 km E M3,0

45 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 1 semaine il y a

359 km E M2,6

3 km W of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 3 semaines, 4 jours il y a

395 km E M2,8

7 km NNE of Isabela, Puerto Rico 3 semaines, 2 jours il y a

400 km E M2,7

6 km NE of Isabela, Puerto Rico 3 semaines, 3 jours il y a

404 km E M2,6

2 km WNW of Fuig, Puerto Rico 1 semaine, 6 jours il y a

427 km E M2,8

1 km W of Fuig, Puerto Rico 2 semaines, 2 jours il y a

428 km E M3,1

68 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico 4 semaines, 1 jour il y a

445 km E M2,6

24 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico 2 semaines, 2 jours il y a

451 km SE M2,5

25 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico 3 jours, 16 heures il y a

454 km E M2,8

18 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico 5 jours, 22 heures il y a

456 km E M2,7

7 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico 2 semaines, 6 jours il y a

462 km E M2,8

3 km WNW of Orocovis, Puerto Rico 1 jour, 6 heures il y a

469 km E M3,1

22 km NNE of Brenas, Puerto Rico 3 semaines, 1 jour il y a

472 km E M2,5

10 km S of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico 4 jours, 18 heures il y a

483 km E M3,3

10 km S of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico 5 jours, 7 heures il y a

483 km E M3,0

66 km N of San Juan, Puerto Rico 1 semaine, 4 jours il y a

486 km E

M8,0

HAITI: CAP-HAITIEN 1842 · 5 300 casualties

162 km W M7,9

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: NORTHEASTERN COAST 1946 · 1 790 casualties

179 km E M7,7

PUERTO RICO: SAN JUAN 1943

380 km E M7,5

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: NORTHEASTERN COAST 1946 · 75 casualties

125 km E M7,5

HAITI: ANSE-A-VEAU 1860

298 km W

How often do earthquakes occur near Santiago de los Caballeros?

Santiago de los Caballeros is located in Dominican Republic, which has a high seismic risk classification. Earthquake frequency varies, but the QuakeFYI monitoring system tracks all M2.5+ events within 500 km of Santiago de los Caballeros in real time.

What is the seismic risk level for Santiago de los Caballeros?

The seismic risk for Santiago de los Caballeros is classified as high, based on the country-level seismic zone of Dominican Republic. With a population of 1,200,000, earthquake preparedness is an important consideration for residents.

What was the largest earthquake near Santiago de los Caballeros?

The most significant historical earthquake near Santiago de los Caballeros was a magnitude 8.0 event in 1842, approximately 162 km W of the city, resulting in approximately 5,300 casualties. QuakeFYI tracks 5 significant historical events within 500 km.

Is Santiago de los Caballeros near a fault line?

The nearest major fault line to Santiago de los Caballeros is the North Caribbean Megathrust (North Hispaniola Fault), located approximately 60 km away and spanning 665 km in length. Proximity to active faults is a key factor in assessing seismic risk.

What should I do during an earthquake in Santiago de los Caballeros?

During an earthquake, follow the Drop-Cover-Hold On protocol: drop to your hands and knees, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until shaking stops. Move away from windows, exterior walls, and heavy objects. After the shaking stops, be prepared for aftershocks and check for injuries and hazards.