Earthquakes in Trinidad and Tobago
No events have been recorded in Trinidad and Tobago in the past 30 days, though the great majority are too small to be felt at the surface.
3 earthquakes have been recorded in Trinidad and Tobago in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.8 and the average focal depth 57 km. 3 events reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Trinidad and Tobago in this period was a magnitude 5.2 event near Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago on 20 July 2026, at a depth of 84 km. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake radiates roughly 951 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Scarborough (1), Mucurapo (1), Petit Valley (1).
33% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 67% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake at 84 km beneath Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago on 20 July 2026.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Trinidad and Tobago
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | 83.5 | Trinidad and Tobago | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Mucurapo, Trinidad and Tobago | 10.0 | Trinidad and Tobago | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago | 76.8 | Trinidad and Tobago | View details View |
Strongest recorded earthquakes in Trinidad and Tobago
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago | 83.5 | Trinidad and Tobago | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Mucurapo, Trinidad and Tobago | 10.0 | Trinidad and Tobago | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago | 76.8 | Trinidad and Tobago | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Trinidad and Tobago?
3 earthquakes are recorded in Trinidad and Tobago in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 3 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Trinidad and Tobago?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 5.2 event near Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago on 20 July 2026.
Is Trinidad and Tobago at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Trinidad and Tobago shows 3 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Trinidad and Tobago by month
Event counts for Trinidad and Tobago reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.