Earthquakes Near Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
19,4504°N, -70,6909°W · Populasi 1.200.000 · America/Santo_Domingo
Seismic Map
Gempa Terbaru 30 hari terakhir · 500 km
19 events found
M4,0
77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
2 hari, 2 jam lalu
271 km E
M3,4
31 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
3 minggu, 6 hari lalu
276 km E
M3,5
104 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
5 hari, 5 jam lalu
354 km E
M3,0
45 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico
1 minggu lalu
359 km E
M2,6
3 km W of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
3 minggu, 4 hari lalu
395 km E
M2,8
7 km NNE of Isabela, Puerto Rico
3 minggu, 2 hari lalu
400 km E
M2,7
6 km NE of Isabela, Puerto Rico
3 minggu, 3 hari lalu
404 km E
M2,6
2 km WNW of Fuig, Puerto Rico
1 minggu, 6 hari lalu
427 km E
M2,8
1 km W of Fuig, Puerto Rico
2 minggu, 2 hari lalu
428 km E
M3,1
68 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico
4 minggu, 1 hari lalu
445 km E
M2,6
24 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico
2 minggu, 2 hari lalu
451 km SE
M2,5
25 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico
3 hari, 16 jam lalu
454 km E
M2,8
18 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico
5 hari, 22 jam lalu
456 km E
M2,7
7 km SSE of Ponce, Puerto Rico
2 minggu, 6 hari lalu
462 km E
M2,8
3 km WNW of Orocovis, Puerto Rico
1 hari, 6 jam lalu
469 km E
M3,1
22 km NNE of Brenas, Puerto Rico
3 minggu, 1 hari lalu
472 km E
M2,5
10 km S of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico
4 hari, 18 jam lalu
483 km E
M3,3
10 km S of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico
5 hari, 7 jam lalu
483 km E
M3,0
66 km N of San Juan, Puerto Rico
1 minggu, 4 hari lalu
486 km E
Historical Significant Earthquakes
Seismic Context
Negara
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
Zona Seismik
High
Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan
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.