The University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC), has detected an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 on April 15, 2024, at 11:10 am local time (15:10 UTC).
According to the data provided by UWI-SRC, the earthquake’s epicenter was located at latitude 10.87N and longitude 62.12W, with a depth of 35 km.
The quake was felt in nearby cities, including Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, which was approximately 71 km west-northwest of the epicenter. Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, and San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, were also affected, with distances of 96 km and 100 km respectively, west-northwest and northwest of the epicenter.
It is important to note that this information is preliminary and subject to potential revisions pending further evaluation by SRC analysts.
Individuals who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to provide feedback to the UWI-SRC through their earthquake feedback form: (https://uwiseismic.com/connect/earthquake-feedback/)
For more information and updates, please visit the UWI-SRC website.
