Latest earthquakes near Tunapuna/Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tunapuna/Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tunapuna/Piarco? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tunapuna/Piarco, it will show up within minutes.
Tunapuna/Piarco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tunapuna/Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago 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 Tunapuna/Piarco roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tunapuna/Piarco in 2018. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tunapuna/Piarco 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 Tunapuna/Piarco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tunapuna/Piarco 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 | 210 | 91.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.83% |
| 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 Tunapuna/Piarco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tunapuna/Piarco occurred on Aug 21, 2018 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 166 kilometers (103 mi) west of Tunapuna, at a depth of 147 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tunapuna/Piarco in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tunapuna/Piarco, Trinidad and 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 Tunapuna/Piarco.
Earthquakes by city in Tunapuna/Piarco
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tunapuna/Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago.
Use this regional Tunapuna/Piarco earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Paradise.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tunapuna/Piarco.
When was the last earthquake in Tunapuna/Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tunapuna/Piarco on the night of October 15, 2024 at 04:57 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 80km northwest of Tunapuna at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tunapuna/Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tunapuna/Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tunapuna/Piarco on the afternoon of August 21, 2018 at 17:31 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 166km west of Tunapuna at a depth of 147km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tunapuna/Piarco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tunapuna/Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago?
In the past 10 years, 230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tunapuna/Piarco. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
