Trinidad and Tobago lies on the active boundary between the Caribbean and South American plates. This page pulls real records for Trinidad and Tobago: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Trinidad and Tobago.
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Earthquake risk in Trinidad and Tobago - FAQ
Is Trinidad and Tobago at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 19 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.3 in 2018.
What was the biggest earthquake in Trinidad and Tobago?
The strongest earthquake on record near Trinidad and Tobago is M7.3, in 2018 (40 km ENE of Carúpano, Venezuela), from USGS.
Does Trinidad and Tobago get tsunamis?
Yes - 11 tsunamis since 1498 (most recently 2018) within 300 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 81 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Trinidad and Tobago?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.