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We monitor earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis for the English-speaking islands of the Eastern Caribbean. The Seismic Research Centre (formerly the Seismic Research Unit) of the University of the West Indies grew out of a Colonial Development and Welfare (CDW) project established in 1953 with the objective of monitoring volcanic activity in the Lesser Antilles and of providing a trained group of scientists in the West Indies who could react quickly to volcanic emergencies. During the first period of operation (1953 to 1957) the work of the Centre was extended to include the monitoring of tectonic (non-volcanic) earthquakes and the non-volcanic islands of Trinidad, Tobago, Barbados and Antigua were included in the system. Jamaica joined in 1957 but withdrew in 1985 to form its own unit, the Earthquake Unit based at UWI's Mona Campus in Jamaica. The Trinidad-based Centre became part of the Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture (ICTA) in 1957 and was absorbed into the University of the West Indies in 1962, although some funding from CDW and its successor organizations remained until 1972. Within the UWI structure the SRC is placed within the Centre Administration, with the Director of the Centre reporting to the Pro Vice Chancellor Research. Today, with a network of over 60 stations, the SRC remains the authoritative source for information on the status of earthquake and volcanic activity in the English-speaking Eastern Caribbean.

UWI, SRC - Automatic Earthquake LocationDATE AND TIME:2026-10-18 11:35 am (Local Time)2026-10-18 15:35 (UTC)MAGNITUDE:4....
18/10/2026

UWI, SRC - Automatic Earthquake Location

DATE AND TIME:
2026-10-18 11:35 am (Local Time)
2026-10-18 15:35 (UTC)

MAGNITUDE:
4.4

LOCATION:
Latitude: 17.37N
Longitude: 62.92W
Depth: 149 km

NEARBY CITIES:
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 22 km, NW
Brades, Montserrat, 101 km, NW
Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda, 122 km, WNW
*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.

As we end the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction, we reiterate our commitment to ensuring the geohazards that ...
14/10/2026

As we end the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction, we reiterate our commitment to ensuring the geohazards that can impact our region are monitored and researched to the best of our ability. The UWI-SRC, other agencies, governments and the public are critical pieces to ensure our vulnerability to hazards are reduced as much as possible.

Have the serious discussions today on this International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction. Plan for earthquake emergency s...
13/10/2026

Have the serious discussions today on this International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction. Plan for earthquake emergency scenarios: if a large earthquake occurs at night time, if you're at work and the kids are in school, if their are elderly folks in your home. Which rooms are the safest in the house? What's the best evacuation plan and muster point outside your home? Where are all the important documents? Do you have an emergency bag for you ready to go? Don't wait: Plan, Prepare and Practice today.

UWI, SRC - Manual Earthquake LocationDATE AND TIME:2026-10-13 09:01 am (Local Time)2026-10-13 13:01 (UTC)MAGNITUDE:3.5LO...
13/10/2026

UWI, SRC - Manual Earthquake Location

DATE AND TIME:
2026-10-13 09:01 am (Local Time)
2026-10-13 13:01 (UTC)

MAGNITUDE:
3.5

LOCATION:
Latitude: 10.75N
Longitude: 61.97W
Depth: 43 km

NEARBY CITIES:
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 52 km, WNW
Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, 77 km, W
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, 79 km, NW
*distance and direction to epicenter

If you felt this earthquake, please tell us (https://uwiseismic.com/connect/earthquake-feedback/)

DISCLAIMER: The event is located by a seismological computational system, therefore, it is a PRELIMINARY result and this may vary when new additional data are processed.

Simple steps can ensure your personal and familial safety. On this International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, start ...
13/10/2026

Simple steps can ensure your personal and familial safety. On this International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, start the discussions and Prepare, Plan and Practice.

Today on International Day for Diaster Risk Reduction, the 2026 theme, 'Resilience Starts at Home' echoes our message of...
13/10/2026

Today on International Day for Diaster Risk Reduction, the 2026 theme, 'Resilience Starts at Home' echoes our message of 'Prepare, Plan & Practice. To ensure homes remain safe for everyone, we must do our part to reduce our vulnerability to all the hazards we face in the region. Join us as we share more info throughout the day.

UWI, SRC - Automatic Earthquake LocationDATE AND TIME:2026-10-10 09:32 am (Local Time)2026-10-10 13:32 (UTC)MAGNITUDE:4....
10/10/2026

UWI, SRC - Automatic Earthquake Location

DATE AND TIME:
2026-10-10 09:32 am (Local Time)
2026-10-10 13:32 (UTC)

MAGNITUDE:
4.0

LOCATION:
Latitude: 10.56N
Longitude: 60.53W
Depth: 10 km

NEARBY CITIES:
Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago, 72 km, SSE
Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, 83 km, E
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, 108 km, ENE
*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.

UWI, SRC - Automatic Earthquake LocationDATE AND TIME:2026-10-04 03:58 am (Local Time)2026-10-04 07:58 (UTC)MAGNITUDE:3....
04/10/2026

UWI, SRC - Automatic Earthquake Location

DATE AND TIME:
2026-10-04 03:58 am (Local Time)
2026-10-04 07:58 (UTC)

MAGNITUDE:
3.7

LOCATION:
Latitude: 18.96N
Longitude: 62.94W
Depth: 10 km

NEARBY CITIES:
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 186 km, N
Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda, 238 km, NW
Brades, Montserrat, 254 km, NNW
*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.

UWI, SRC - Manual Earthquake LocationDATE AND TIME:2026-10-02 12:31 pm (Local Time)2026-10-02 16:31 (UTC)MAGNITUDE:4.8LO...
02/10/2026

UWI, SRC - Manual Earthquake Location

DATE AND TIME:
2026-10-02 12:31 pm (Local Time)
2026-10-02 16:31 (UTC)

MAGNITUDE:
4.8

LOCATION:
Latitude: 10.21N
Longitude: 62.38W
Depth: 39 km

NEARBY CITIES:
Maturín, Venezuela, 101 km, NE
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, 102 km, W
Carúpano, Venezuela, 107 km, SE
*distance and direction to epicenter

If you felt this earthquake, please tell us (https://uwiseismic.com/connect/earthquake-feedback/)

DISCLAIMER: The event is located by a seismological computational system, therefore, it is a PRELIMINARY result and this may vary when new additional data are processed.

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