Earthquakes in Dominica
No events have been recorded in Dominica in the past 30 days, though the great majority are too small to be felt at the surface.
1 earthquakes have been recorded in Dominica in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.4 and the average focal depth 160 km. 1 event reached magnitude 4 or above, but none reached magnitude 5.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Dominica in this period was a magnitude 4.4 event near Berekua, Dominica on 26 March 2025, at a depth of 160 km. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake radiates roughly 60 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Berekua (1).
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake at 160 km beneath Berekua, Dominica on 26 March 2025.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Dominica
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Berekua, Dominica | 160.3 | Dominica | View details View |
Strongest recorded earthquakes in Dominica
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Berekua, Dominica | 160.3 | Dominica | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Dominica?
1 earthquakes are recorded in Dominica in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 1 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Dominica?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 4.4 event near Berekua, Dominica on 26 March 2025.
Is Dominica at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Dominica shows 1 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Dominica by month
Event counts for Dominica reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.