Latest earthquakes near Point Fortin today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Point Fortin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Point Fortin, it will show up within minutes.
Point Fortin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Point Fortin 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 Point Fortin roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Point Fortin in 2018. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Point Fortin 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 Point Fortin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Point Fortin 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 | 212 | 92.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 6.96% |
| 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 Point Fortin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Point Fortin occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 149 kilometers (93 mi) west-northwest of Point Fortin, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Point Fortin in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Point Fortin 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 Point Fortin.
Nearest earthquakes from Point Fortin
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Point Fortin. 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 Point Fortin.
When was the last earthquake in Point Fortin?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Point Fortin on the morning of December 11, 2025 at 09:53 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 214km north-northeast of Point Fortin at a depth of 84km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Point Fortin in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Point Fortin?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Point Fortin on the afternoon of August 21, 2018 at 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 149km west-northwest of Point Fortin at a depth of 147km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Point Fortin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Point Fortin?
In the past 10 years, 230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Point Fortin. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
