The Dominican Republic lies on the active boundary between the North American and Caribbean plates. This page pulls real records for Dominican Republic: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Dominican Republic.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Dominican Republic - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Dominican Republic - FAQ
Is Dominican Republic at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 31 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.8 in 1946.
What was the biggest earthquake in Dominican Republic?
The strongest earthquake on record near Dominican Republic is M7.8, in 1946 (16 km NNW of Miches, Dominican Republic), from USGS.
Does Dominican Republic get tsunamis?
Yes - 15 tsunamis since 1751 (most recently 2010) within 300 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 316,000 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Dominican Republic?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.