Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
GULF OF PARIA, TRINIDAD-TOBAGO
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M3.9 Earthquake near GULF OF PARIA, TRINIDAD-TOBAGO (Trinidad & Tobago)
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About this earthquake
On August 31, 2025 at 16:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near GULF OF PARIA, TRINIDAD-TOBAGO (Trinidad & Tobago). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
4f4b23f11247e30dd9430c74102857a66c29bf6f
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 16:32:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.26500,
-61.94600
Temperature
28.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (30.9 km)
Regional average: 30.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 5 Catalogue entries
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