Latest earthquakes near Trinidad and Tobago today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Trinidad and Tobago, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Trinidad and Tobago? If an earthquake is happening right now near Trinidad and Tobago, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 16:54 Port of Spain) |
M 4.0 | 70 km NW from Port of Spain |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 07:29 Port of Spain) |
M 4.5 | 150 km WNW from Chaguanas |
| 22 days ago (Mar 3 17:38 Port of Spain) |
M 3.7 | 18 km NE from Sangre Grande |
| 26 days ago (Feb 27 23:07 Port of Spain) |
M 4.2 | 93 km WNW from Port of Spain |
| 36 days ago (Feb 17 20:42 Port of Spain) |
M 4.3 | 81 km WNW from Port of Spain |
| 37 days ago (Feb 17 01:27 Port of Spain) |
M 4.4 | 82 km WNW from Port of Spain |
| 57 days ago (Jan 28 01:57 Port of Spain) |
M 3.7 | 82 km WNW from Port of Spain |
| 79 days ago (Jan 5 19:15 Port of Spain) |
M 3.9 | 292 km NNE from Port of Spain |
| 81 days ago (Jan 3 17:21 Port of Spain) |
M 3.6 | 55 km NW from Port of Spain |
| 82 days ago (Jan 3 00:34 Port of Spain) |
M 4.5 | 131 km W from Chaguanas |
| 96 days ago (Dec 19 21:19 Port of Spain) |
M 3.5 | 148 km NNW from Chaguanas |
| Dec 11, 2024 14:26 (Port of Spain) |
M 4.6 | 92 km W from Port of Spain |
| Dec 5, 2024 23:30 (Port of Spain) |
M 4.6 | 120 km WNW from Chaguanas |
| Nov 29, 2024 17:46 (Port of Spain) |
M 4.1 | 92 km NW from Port of Spain |
| Nov 17, 2024 20:08 (Port of Spain) |
M 3.6 | 61 km WNW from Port of Spain |
| Nov 7, 2024 00:01 (Port of Spain) |
M 3.6 | 68 km WNW from Port of Spain |
| Nov 6, 2024 03:07 (Port of Spain) |
M 3.5 | 289 km NW from Chaguanas |
| Oct 15, 2024 04:57 (Port of Spain) |
M 3.8 | 69 km NW from Port of Spain |
| Oct 9, 2024 12:14 (Port of Spain) |
M 4.4 | 118 km W from Chaguanas |
| Oct 7, 2024 08:21 (Port of Spain) |
M 4.7 | 161 km W from Chaguanas |
| Sep 28, 2024 07:17 (Port of Spain) |
M 4.1 | 105 km NW from Port of Spain |
| Sep 28, 2024 07:17 (Port of Spain) |
M 4.2 | 126 km WNW from Chaguanas |
| Sep 27, 2024 19:39 (Port of Spain) |
M 4.8 | 143 km WNW from Chaguanas |
| Sep 15, 2024 20:08 (Port of Spain) |
M 3.6 | 97 km NNW from Port of Spain |
| Sep 7, 2024 15:06 (Port of Spain) |
M 4.0 | 48 km N from Port of Spain |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Trinidad and Tobago in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Trinidad and Tobago roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Trinidad and Tobago in 2018. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Trinidad and Tobago that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Trinidad and Tobago in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Trinidad and Tobago during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 224 | 92.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 6.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Trinidad and Tobago
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Trinidad and Tobago occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 165 kilometers (103 mi) west of Chaguanas, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Trinidad and Tobago in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Trinidad and Tobago in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Trinidad and Tobago.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2018 17:31 (Port of Spain) |
M 7.3 | 165 km W from Chaguanas |
| Jun 22, 2024 23:57 (Port of Spain) |
M 6.0 | 140 km W from Chaguanas |
| Dec 6, 2016 17:42 (Port of Spain) |
M 5.9 | 25 km SW from Scarborough |
| Aug 22, 2018 09:27 (Port of Spain) |
M 5.8 | 166 km W from Chaguanas |
| Nov 5, 2017 11:00 (Port of Spain) |
M 5.5 | 131 km N from Chaguanas |
| Aug 21, 2018 17:31 (Port of Spain) |
M 5.3 | 158 km W from Chaguanas |
| Jul 14, 2022 15:16 (Port of Spain) |
M 5.3 | 132 km W from Chaguanas |
| Jan 24, 2022 22:14 (Port of Spain) |
M 5.2 | 180 km ESE from Chaguanas |
| Apr 7, 2016 08:22 (Port of Spain) |
M 5.2 | 128 km W from Chaguanas |
| Jun 22, 2018 21:54 (Port of Spain) |
M 5.2 | 140 km W from Chaguanas |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Trinidad and Tobago
Earthquakes by region of Trinidad and Tobago
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Borough of Arima (Arima)
- Chaguanas
- Mayaro
- Point Fortin
- Port of Spain
- San Fernando
- San Juan-Laventille
- Sangre Grande
- Tobago
- Tunapuna/Piarco
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Trinidad and Tobago.
When was the last earthquake in Trinidad and Tobago?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Trinidad and Tobago on the afternoon of March 23, 2025 at 16:54 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 70km northwest of Port of Spain at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Trinidad and Tobago in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Trinidad and Tobago?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Trinidad and Tobago on the afternoon of August 21, 2018 at 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 165km west of Chaguanas at a depth of 147km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Trinidad and Tobago since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Trinidad and Tobago?
In the past 10 years, 242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Trinidad and Tobago. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
