Update: Seismic activity on July 20 – 5.2 magnitude earthquake near Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago detected

Published Aug 12, 2026

A 5.2 magnitude quake hit near Scarborough on Monday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor, which jolted the area at 09:45 UTC (05:45 local time), was centered roughly 17 km northeast of Scarborough. It occurred at a depth of 73 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 18 online responses from people saying they felt weak to light shaking. Residents reported experiencing the quake in a couple of cities, such as Mucurapo and Scarborough, according to the USGS DYFI report.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey