| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 67.0 km |
| Coordinates | 11.091, -62.302 |
| UTC time | 1976-08-23 13:56:09.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 23, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Trinidad and Tobago on Monday, August 23, 1976 at 13:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Güiria (Trinidad and Tobago - TT), about 57.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -62.302 and latitude 11.091.
| Location | Port of Spain |
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago (TT) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-08-23
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Güiria | 57.2 km |
| Port of Spain | 97.8 km |
| Carúpano | 114.3 km |
| Chaguanas | 116.0 km |
| Arima | 122.4 km |
| San Fernando | 128.3 km |
| Mon Repos | 130.1 km |
| Caripito | 139.7 km |
| Rio Claro | 151.1 km |
| Cariaco | 151.9 km |
| Pampatar | 163.2 km |
| La Asunción | 170.6 km |
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