Latest earthquakes near Laventille, San Juan-Laventille today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Laventille, San Juan-Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Laventille? If an earthquake is happening right now near Laventille, it will show up within minutes.
Laventille Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 231 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Laventille, San Juan-Laventille 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 Laventille roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Laventille in 2018. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Laventille 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 Laventille in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Laventille 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 | 211 | 91.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.79% |
| 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 Laventille
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Laventille occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 154 kilometers (96 mi) west of Laventille, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Laventille in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Laventille, San Juan-Laventille 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 Laventille.
Nearest earthquakes from Laventille
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Laventille, San Juan-Laventille. 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 Laventille.
When was the last earthquake in Laventille, San Juan-Laventille?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Laventille on the evening of December 19, 2024 at 21:19 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 132km north of Laventille at a depth of 131km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Laventille, San Juan-Laventille in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Laventille, San Juan-Laventille?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Laventille on the afternoon of August 21, 2018 at 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 154km west of Laventille at a depth of 147km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Laventille since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Laventille, San Juan-Laventille?
In the past 10 years, 231 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Laventille. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
