Official page of The UWI Seismic Research Centre. For media requests, email [email protected] Visit www.uwiseismic.com for more information.
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 s
10/08/2026
Last night during the cricket match in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the La Soufrière volcano was showcased in the drone show. It served as reminder that most of our islands have a 'volcano in their backyards' and most of us in the region lives with these hazards. Sports and science mix in a unique way.
Photo credit: Alia Juman & Nadia Hugggins
07/08/2026
UWI, SRC - Automatic Earthquake Location
DATE AND TIME:
2026-08-07 5:47 pm (Local Time)
2026-08-07 21:47 (UTC)
MAGNITUDE:
3.6
LOCATION:
Latitude: 10.81N
Longitude: 61.81W
Depth: 10 km
NEARBY CITIES:
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 37 km, NW
Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, 61 km, WNW
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, 73 km, NW
*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.
07/08/2026
UWI, SRC - Manual Earthquake Location
DATE AND TIME:
2026-08-07 04:55 am (Local Time)
2026-08-07 08:55 (UTC)
MAGNITUDE:
3.6
LOCATION:
Latitude: 11.10N
Longitude: 62.43W
Depth: 102 km
NEARBY CITIES:
Carúpano, Venezuela, 100 km, NE
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 113 km, NW
St. George's, Grenada, 129 km, SW
*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.
07/08/2026
It's always a wonderful experience showcasing the different jobs to inquisitive young minds. We'll be sharing our CORE internship stories soon so stay tuned.
06/08/2026
UWI, SRC - Automatic Earthquake Location
DATE AND TIME:
2026-08-06 00:32 am (Local Time)
2026-08-06 04:32 (UTC)
MAGNITUDE:
3.5
LOCATION:
Latitude: 13.16N
Longitude: 60.62W
Depth: 10 km
NEARBY CITIES:
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 67 km, E
Castries, Saint Lucia, 104 km, SE
Bridgetown, Barbados, 112 km, W
*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.
05/08/2026
UWI, SRC - Automatic Earthquake Location
DATE AND TIME:
2026-08-05 1:19 pm (Local Time)
2026-08-05 17:19 (UTC)
MAGNITUDE:
3.5
LOCATION:
Latitude: 11.27N
Longitude: 61.88W
Depth: 40 km
NEARBY CITIES:
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 79 km, NW
St. George's, Grenada, 87 km, S
Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, 96 km, NW
*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.
03/08/2026
UWI, SRC - Automatic Earthquake Location
DATE AND TIME:
2026-08-03 4:57 pm (Local Time)
2026-08-03 20:57 (UTC)
MAGNITUDE:
3.5
LOCATION:
Latitude: 16.70N
Longitude: 61.51W
Depth: 11 km
NEARBY CITIES:
Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 50 km, N
Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda, 59 km, SE
Brades, Montserrat, 78 km, E
*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.
02/08/2026
UWI, SRC - Automatic Earthquake Location
DATE AND TIME:
2026-08-02 2:38 pm (Local Time)
2026-08-02 18:38 (UTC)
MAGNITUDE:
4.0
LOCATION:
Latitude: 10.71N
Longitude: 62.25W
Depth: 44 km
NEARBY CITIES:
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 82 km, W
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, 101 km, NW
Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, 108 km, W
*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.
02/08/2026
UWI, SRC - Automatic Earthquake Location
DATE AND TIME:
2026-08-02 03:04 am (Local Time)
2026-08-02 07:04 (UTC)
MAGNITUDE:
4.4
LOCATION:
Latitude: 14.00N
Longitude: 60.57W
Depth: 10 km
NEARBY CITIES:
Castries, Saint Lucia, 45 km, E
Fort-de-France, Martinique, 87 km, SE
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 118 km, NE
*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.
31/07/2026
After the two community meetings in Galion & Soufriere we pulled together some questions based on the recent activity. Professor Richard Robertson answered the questions and we continue to work with ODM - Office of Disaster Management, Dominica to investigate. Follow us for more info on geohazards in the region.
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