🔥 Trending Earthquake Reported in Trinidad and Tobago: Latest Updates

On July 20, 2026, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago ²⁴⁶. The seismic event occurred at 09:45:10 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), which was 5:45 AM local time ²⁵.

Earthquake Details

The earthquake's epicenter was located approximately 22 kilometers (about 13.7 miles) north-northwest of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago ²⁴⁸. Its coordinates were 11.374°N latitude and 60.804°W longitude ².

Depth and Classification

This was classified as an intermediate-depth earthquake, with its hypocenter (origin point) situated at a depth of 83.5 kilometers (approximately 51.9 miles) below the Earth's surface ²⁴⁷. Intermediate-depth earthquakes typically occur between 70 and 300 kilometers deep.

Impact and Reporting

While a magnitude 5.2 earthquake is considered significant ³, initial reports from the USGS indicated that only two people had reported feeling the earthquake ⁷. There is no immediate information in the provided sources regarding widespread damage or casualties. The event has been widely reported by various seismic monitoring organizations, providing real-time updates and interactive maps ¹³⁴⁷.