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.
Trinidad and Tobago Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 233 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 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 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 | 214 | 91.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 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.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1953 04:27, 297 kilometers (185 mi) west of Scarborough. It is the strongest earthquake near Trinidad and Tobago in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
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.
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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Trinidad and Tobago on the morning of April 15, 2024 at 11:10 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 69km west-northwest of Port of Spain at a depth of 35km 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 night of March 19, 1953 at 04:27 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north of Scarborough at a depth of 129km 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, 233 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Trinidad and Tobago. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
