Latest earthquakes near Tunapuna, Tunapuna/Piarco today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tunapuna, Tunapuna/Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tunapuna? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tunapuna, it will show up within minutes.
Tunapuna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 233 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tunapuna, Tunapuna/Piarco 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 roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tunapuna in 2018. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tunapuna 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tunapuna 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 | 213 | 91.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.73% |
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tunapuna 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 in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tunapuna, Tunapuna/Piarco 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Tunapuna
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tunapuna, Tunapuna/Piarco. 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 Tunapuna.
When was the last earthquake in Tunapuna, Tunapuna/Piarco?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tunapuna on the evening of December 19, 2024 at 21:19 local time (America/Port_of_Spain). The center of this earthquake was located 134km north-northwest of Tunapuna at a depth of 131km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tunapuna, Tunapuna/Piarco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tunapuna, Tunapuna/Piarco?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tunapuna 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tunapuna, Tunapuna/Piarco?
In the past 10 years, 233 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tunapuna. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
