Region · Dominican Republic
Earthquakes in Monte Plata Province
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Monte Plata Province, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.2, 11 km SSW of Bayaguana, Dominican Republic, on 2026-09-27.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Monte Plata Province
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year1
- Last 5 years5
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Monte Plata Province in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Sep 2025, with 1.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Monte Plata Province
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 11 km SSW of Bayaguana, Dominican Republic | depth 99 km |
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Monte Plata Province, answered
Was there an earthquake in Monte Plata Province today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded in Monte Plata Province in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones may still have occurred and appear on the home page under “All” magnitudes.
How many earthquakes does Monte Plata Province have each year?
Over the last five years there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Monte Plata Province, an average of 1 a year. 1 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Monte Plata Province in five years?
A magnitude 4.4 on Sep 1, 2025, 09:27 UTC, 7 km NNW of Bayaguana, Dominican Republic. See this earthquake
Each earthquake is counted for the region of the nearest listed city within 300 km. Counts describe past activity and are not a forecast. Source: USGS.
03 — Cities
Cities in Monte Plata Province
| City | Last year | Last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Bayaguana | 38 | 210 |
| Sabana Grande de Boya | 19 | 102 |
| Monte Plata | 17 | 106 |