Latest earthquakes near Port of Spain today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Port of Spain? If an earthquake is happening right now near Port of Spain (also known as Puerto España), it will show up within minutes.
Port of Spain Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 229 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Port of Spain 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 Port of Spain roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Port of Spain in 2018. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Port of Spain 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 Port of Spain in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Port of Spain 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 | 91.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.86% |
| 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 Port of Spain
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Port of Spain occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 152 kilometers (94 mi) west of Port of Spain, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Port of Spain in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Port of Spain 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 Port of Spain.
Nearest earthquakes from Port of Spain
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Port of Spain. 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 Port of Spain.
When was the last earthquake in Port of Spain?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Port of Spain on the evening of December 5, 2024 at 23:30 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 98km west-northwest of Port of Spain at a depth of 97km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Port of Spain in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Port of Spain?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Port of Spain on the afternoon of August 21, 2018 at 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 152km west of Port of Spain at a depth of 147km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Port of Spain since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Port of Spain?
In the past 10 years, 229 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Port of Spain. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
