1984 San Pedro Basin earthquake

The 1984 San Pedro Basin earthquake occurred on June 24 at 07:17:14 local time with a moment magnitude of 6.7 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). The event occurred off the southern coast of the Dominican Republic and resulted in an estimated five fatalities.

1984 San Pedro Basin earthquake
Santo Domingo
La Romana
UTC time1984-06-24 11:17:14
ISC event551495
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date24 June 1984 (1984-06-24)
Local time07:17:14
Magnitude6.7 Mw
Depth35 km
Epicenter17.97°N 69.3°W / 17.97; -69.3
TypeThrust
Areas affectedDominican Republic
Total damageLimited
Max. intensityMMI VII (Very strong)
Casualties5 deaths
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