Latest earthquakes near Scarborough, Tobago today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Scarborough? If an earthquake is happening right now near Scarborough, it will show up within minutes.
Scarborough Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 247 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Scarborough, Tobago in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Scarborough roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Scarborough in 2018. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Scarborough 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 Scarborough in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Scarborough 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 | 228 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 6.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Scarborough
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Scarborough occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) west of Scarborough, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Scarborough in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1953 04:27, 297 kilometers (185 mi) west of Scarborough. It is the strongest earthquake near Scarborough in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Scarborough, Tobago 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 Scarborough.
Nearest earthquakes from Scarborough
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Scarborough, Tobago. 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 Scarborough.
When was the last earthquake in Scarborough, Tobago?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Scarborough on the evening of November 18, 2025 at 21:38 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 223km west of Scarborough at a depth of 123km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Scarborough, Tobago in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Scarborough, Tobago?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Scarborough on the night of March 19, 1953 at 04:27 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north of Scarborough at a depth of 129km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Scarborough since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Scarborough, Tobago?
In the past 10 years, 247 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Scarborough. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
