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UWI, SRC - Automatic Earthquake Location

DATE AND TIME:
2026-05-30 5:27 pm (Local Time)
2026-05-30 21:27 (UTC)

MAGNITUDE:
6.0

LOCATION:
Latitude: 12.21N
Longitude: 59.57W
Depth: 53 km

NEARBY CITIES:
Bridgetown, Barbados, 100 km, S
Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago, 173 km, NE
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 212 km, SE
*distance and direction to epicenter

DISCLAIMER: This preliminary location has been automatically calculated by computer algorithms. It is subject to potential revisions pending evaluation by SRC analysts.

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

5:29 PM - DROP. COVER. HOLD.

An earthquake was reported felt across parts of Trinidad and Tobago.

Did you feel it?

Details to be posted shortly.

https://t.co/3iYZMqtMr8

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

5:29 PM - DROP. COVER. HOLD.

An earthquake was reported felt across parts of Trinidad and Tobago.

Did you feel it?

Details to be posted shortly.

https://t.co/3iYZMqtMr8

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

According to the @uwiseismic, at 8:31 PM, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck, 91 km SW of St. George's, Grenada, 93 km NW of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and 113 km NW of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago.

The earthquake struck at a depth of 112.8 kilometers, and was felt across Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada and St. Vincent.

If you felt it, report to the @uwiseismic: https://t.co/Wf5hJIZ7EX

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

8:35 PM - DROP. COVER. HOLD.

An earthquake was reported felt across parts of Trinidad and Tobago.

Did you feel it?

Details to be posted shortly.

https://t.co/3iYZMqtMr8

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

8:35 PM - DROP. COVER. HOLD.

An earthquake was reported felt across parts of Trinidad and Tobago.

Did you feel it?

Details to be posted shortly.

https://t.co/3iYZMqtMr8

[NOAA Communications @NOAAComms]

Atlantic #HurricaneSeason Outlook 2026: 8-14 named storms of which 3-6 could become hurricanes, including 1-3 major hurricanes:

https://t.co/qz1krFJOLV

@NWSCPC #HurricaneOutlook #WeatherReadyNation

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

Video from Oops Supermarket, Antigua of when the M6.5 earthquake hit at 10:50 AM Saturday.

There are multiple reports across Antigua of groceries falling off shelves.

There have been no preliminary reports from disaster officials of structural damage across Antigua and Barbuda.

🎥: Able Dem Nable

Read more: https://t.co/wnTROUEMAJ

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

Earthquake aftermath in Antigua.

Images from Epicurean Supermarket off Friars Hill Road, Antigua shows spilt contents from bottles which fell from shelves. There were similar scenes at other supermarkets and wholesale outlets.

There have been no preliminary reports from disaster officials of structural damage across Antigua and Barbuda.

Photos: Epicurean at Friar’s Hill Road, Antigua

Read more: https://t.co/wnTROUEMAJ

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

A strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck east of the Leeward Islands this morning, shaking islands from Puerto Rico to St. Vincent.

While there is no significant tsunami threat and no reports of major damage, the shaking caused groceries to fall off shelves in the Leewards.

Details: https://t.co/wnTROUFkqh

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

A High Wind Alert remains in effect for Trinidad and Tobago as gusty winds continue to affect the country.

The public is advised to secure loose outdoor objects, livestock, and instructions from lifeguards due to agitated seas.

https://t.co/B3x4o0jwqN

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

Impactful wind gusts exceeding 55 km/h are likely from today (Friday) through the weekend, particularly near rainfall.

The public is advised to secure loose outdoor objects, livestock, and instructions from lifeguards due to agitated seas.

https://t.co/8OjGm8H4C7

[National Hurricane Center @NHC_Atlantic]

The first Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook of 2026 is out.

Good news: No tropical cyclone formation is expected over the next 7 days across the Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf.

Today (May 15) marks the start of daily Tropical Weather Outlooks, issued through Nov 30 at 2 AM, 8 AM, 2 PM, and 8 PM EDT.

Stay informed all season long: https://t.co/3DFQTO3d6c

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

JUST IN: The 2026 Wet Season has officially begun according to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service.

https://t.co/hBAcmuthWu

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

🗓️ On this day — April 22, 1997 — at 5:31 AM, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck south of Tobago, shaking T&T & the Windward Islands.

Six homes collapsed, over 30 buildings were damaged, and estimated losses reached TT$18–25 million.

29 years later, we remember this significant moment in T&T's seismic history.

👉 Read more: https://t.co/1kMqutopzy

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

Video of a funnel cloud that was spotted over Woodland, South Trinidad, just after midday on Wednesday.

The funnel cloud was associated with a brief thunderstorm that developed over southern Trinidad between San Fernando and Penal, which quickly dissipated.

🎥: Christian Gopaul

https://t.co/9Bsv4JeMxf

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

A funnel cloud was spotted from San Fernando just after midday on Wednesday. The funnel cloud was associated with a brief thunderstorm that developed over southern Trinidad between San Fernando and Penal, which quickly dissipated.

https://t.co/llAzqO40Zc

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

2:20 PM - Locally heavy rainfall has affected parts of western Trinidad and hilly areas, leading to short-lived street flooding. Expect traffic delays in flooded areas, where water will quickly run off after rainfall subsides.

https://t.co/qQb13VuL55

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

Over the last 48 hours, T&T has recorded between ½ and 2.5 times the average April rainfall, but with very dry soils over the past few weeks, minimal flooding occurred, with some reports of street flooding in Freeport and various areas of northeastern Trinidad.

Wind gusts generally remained below severe levels across the country, which was accompanied by moderate to heavy rainfall.

While the heaviest rainfall is behind us, isolated showers and the odd thunderstorm are possible on Monday, with heavier activity favoring southern Trinidad.

Read more: https://t.co/TPEnjZalA9

[TTWeatherCenter @TTWeatherCenter]

As forecast, persisting moderate to heavy rainfall is affecting Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday.

Periods of rain, scattered showers, and isolated thunderstorms are forecast to continue across the country throughout today.

Already, parts of eastern Trinidad have recorded upwards of 50-75 millimeters, with additional rainfall likely to trigger localized street/flash flooding.

Read more: https://t.co/3trS85XDpk