Latest earthquakes near Borough of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago today
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Borough of Arima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 234 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Borough of Arima, 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 Borough of Arima roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Borough of Arima in 2018. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Borough of Arima 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 Borough of Arima in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Borough of Arima 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 | 91.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Borough of Arima
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Borough of Arima occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 178 kilometers (111 mi) west of Arima, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Borough of Arima in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Borough of Arima, 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 Borough of Arima.
Earthquakes by city in Borough of Arima
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Borough of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Borough of Arima.
When was the last earthquake in Borough of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Borough of Arima on the evening of December 19, 2024 at 21:19 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 139km north-northwest of Arima at a depth of 131km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Borough of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Borough of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Borough of Arima on the afternoon of August 21, 2018 at 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 178km west of Arima at a depth of 147km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Borough of Arima since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Borough of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago?
In the past 10 years, 234 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Borough of Arima. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
