| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.6 km |
| Coordinates | 18.272, -70.428 |
| UTC time | 1962-01-08 01:00:26.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 8, 1962 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Dominican Republic on Monday, January 8, 1962 at 01:00 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Baní (Dominican Republic - DO), about 10.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.428 and latitude 18.272.
| Location | Baní |
| Country | Dominican Republic (DO) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1962-01-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Baní | 10.2 km |
| Azua | 38.2 km |
| San Cristóbal | 38.2 km |
| Bajos de Haina | 44.7 km |
| Santo Domingo Oeste | 51.8 km |
| Villa Altagracia | 52.2 km |
| Santo Domingo | 60.8 km |
| Santo Domingo Este | 64.9 km |
| Santa Cruz de Barahona | 71.5 km |
| Bonao | 74.0 km |
| Constanza | 78.4 km |
| Boca Chica | 89.7 km |
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