M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Trinidad

UTC time: 2025-10-24 23:50:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Trinidad on October 24, 2025 at 23:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-24 23:50:48 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usp
Coordinates
10.80197, -61.62926

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • St. Catherine
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 840 m ·Grenada
  • Kick 'em Jenny
    Distance: 167 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -185 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Grenada
  • Soufriere St. Vincent
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'220 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Qualibou
    Distance: 343 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 777 m ·Last eruption: 1766 ·Saint Lucia
  • Pelee
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'372 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·France
  • Plat Pays, Morne
    Distance: 496 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 940 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Dominica

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
629
Country (24h)
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share