Caribbean National Weekly

Trinidad and Tobago shaken by another 5.2 magnitude earthquake

By Joanne Clark··1 min read
Trinidad and Tobago shaken by another 5.2 magnitude earthquake

Trinidad and Tobago was rocked by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake on Monday night, the second in three days.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Comparing magnitudes

The SRC said that Monday’s quake had the same intensity of 5.2 as the one recorded on Saturday afternoon, which was at a depth of 54 km.

Earthquake details

According to reports, people turned to social media to share their experiences of the sudden tremors, while others were unaware. 

The Seismic Research Centre (SRC) reported the earthquake’s epicenter at latitude 11.01N and longitude 62.06W, with a depth of 32 km.

It was felt in sections of the country.

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