Two earthquakes, including a magnitude 5.1 quake, struck Trinidad on Tuesday, with no reported damage or injuries. The first tremor was felt at 8:21 a.m., and a smaller quake of magnitude 3.6 occurred earlier at 3:38 a.m.
On Tuesday morning, two earthquakes struck Trinidad and Tobago’s capital, Port of Spain, without resulting in any immediate damage or injuries. The Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the St Augustine campus at the University of the West Indies reported that the first tremor, registering a magnitude of 5.1, occurred at 8:21 a.m. local time. This earthquake was located at latitude 10.98N and longitude 62.42W, with a depth of 71 kilometers, affecting areas including Port of Spain and Arima, while also being felt in Carúpano, Venezuela, approximately 96 kilometers to the northeast. The second earthquake, which had a lesser magnitude of 3.6, was recorded earlier in the morning at 3:38 a.m. local time. It was situated at latitude 10.98N and longitude 62.64W, at a depth of 56 kilometers, and was perceived in Port of Spain as well as east of Porlamar, Venezuela, both approximately 130 and 134 kilometers away, respectively. These seismic activities follow a previous earthquake of magnitude 4.0 that was experienced on Saturday, which also affected neighboring regions, including Castries in St Lucia, Fort-de-France in Martinique, and Bridgetown, Barbados.
Trinidad and Tobago is located in a seismically active region of the Caribbean, where tectonic plates frequently shift, leading to earthquakes. The frequency and variation in magnitude of these events can have profound implications for the infrastructure and safety of the islands, hence the importance of monitoring and reporting by organizations such as the Seismic Research Centre (SRC). Understanding the seismic history and geological framework is vital for preparedness and risk mitigation in the region.
In summary, Trinidad and Tobago experienced two earthquakes on Tuesday, with magnitudes of 5.1 and 3.6, respectively. Fortunately, no immediate reports of damage or injuries have been documented. These seismic events are part of the ongoing tectonic activity in the region, underscoring the need for continuous monitoring and preparedness.
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