Latest earthquakes near Chaguanas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chaguanas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chaguanas, it will show up within minutes.
Chaguanas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 226 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chaguanas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chaguanas roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chaguanas in 2018. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chaguanas 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 Chaguanas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Chaguanas 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 | 209 | 92.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 6.64% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chaguanas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chaguanas 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 Chaguanas in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chaguanas 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 Chaguanas.
Nearest earthquakes from Chaguanas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chaguanas. 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 Chaguanas.
When was the last earthquake in Chaguanas?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chaguanas on the afternoon of March 3, 2025 at 17:38 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 50km east-northeast of Chaguanas at a depth of 5km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chaguanas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chaguanas?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chaguanas 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 Chaguanas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chaguanas?
In the past 10 years, 226 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chaguanas. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
