In the early hours of April 11, 2024, residents of Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, and St Vincent & The Grenadines experienced the effects of a 3.5 magnitude earthquake, as reported by the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC).
The seismic event struck at 04:55 am local time (08:55 UTC), with its epicenter located at latitude 12.01N and longitude 60.04W, and a depth of 10 km.
Cities in close proximity to the epicenter felt the tremors, including Scarborough in Trinidad and Tobago, approximately 120 km northeast; Bridgetown in Barbados, about 131 km southwest; and Kingstown in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, roughly 183 km southeast.
While the details provided are preliminary and subject to potential revisions pending evaluation by SRC analysts, individuals who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to share their feedback with UWI, SRC through their website: https://uwiseismic.com/connect/earthquake-feedback/
As with any seismic activity, residents and authorities are urged to remain vigilant for potential aftershocks and to stay informed through official channels for updates on the situation.
