Latest earthquakes near Sangre Grande today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sangre Grande, Trinidad and Tobago, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sangre Grande? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sangre Grande, it will show up within minutes.
Sangre Grande Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sangre Grande 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 Sangre Grande roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sangre Grande in 2018. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sangre Grande 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 Sangre Grande in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sangre Grande 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 | 91.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 7.39% |
| 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 Sangre Grande
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sangre Grande occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) west of Sangre Grande, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sangre Grande in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sangre Grande 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 Sangre Grande.
Nearest earthquakes from Sangre Grande
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sangre Grande. 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 Sangre Grande.
When was the last earthquake in Sangre Grande?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sangre Grande on the evening of September 15, 2024 at 20:08 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 130km northwest of Sangre Grande at a depth of 90km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sangre Grande in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sangre Grande?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sangre Grande on the afternoon of August 21, 2018 at 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 195km west of Sangre Grande at a depth of 147km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sangre Grande since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sangre Grande?
In the past 10 years, 230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sangre Grande. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
