Latest earthquakes near Arima, Borough of Arima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arima, Borough of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arima? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arima, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Arima Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Arima. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Arima and elsewhere.
Jul 20, 2026 05:45AM
Significant M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Caribbean Sea near Scarborough (Trinidad and Tobago) on Monday Night.
Arima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 257 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arima, Borough of Arima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arima roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arima in 2018. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km 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 Arima in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near 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 | 236 | 91.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Arima
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near 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 Arima in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Arima, Borough of Arima 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 Arima.
Nearest earthquakes from Arima
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Arima, Borough of Arima. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Arima.
When was the last earthquake in Arima, Borough of Arima?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Arima on the morning of July 20, 2026 at 06:55 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 101km west of Arima at a depth of 66km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arima, Borough of Arima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arima, Borough of Arima?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near 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 Arima since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arima, Borough of Arima?
In the past 10 years, 257 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arima. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
