Earthquakes in Trinidad and Tobago — July 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Trinidad and Tobago during July 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 84 km.
The month's largest event in Trinidad and Tobago was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago on 20 July 2026 at 09:45 UTC. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake radiates roughly 951 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Trinidad and Tobago monthly average of 1 events over the period we cover.
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% 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.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
That is close to the 1 events Trinidad and Tobago averages per month across the 3 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Trinidad and Tobago in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Trinidad and Tobago, July 2026
1 event 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Trinidad and Tobago in July 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Trinidad and Tobago during July 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Trinidad and Tobago in July 2026?
A magnitude 5.2 event near Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago on 20 July 2026.
Other months in Trinidad and Tobago
Magnitudes for July 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.