St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobgo, January 28, 2009 (SRC) - On  Wednesday, January 28, at 01:30 p.m. an earthquake was recorded which was reported felt in Diego Martin, Woodbrook, Morvant, St. Augustine, Curepe, Port of Spain, Carenage and St. James.  The event was located at 11.29°N   61.48°W, which puts the event about 60 km north of Port of Spain.  No damage was reported nor is it expected from an event of this size and location.

The picture to the right shows the location of the earthquake.  The approximate focal depth was 20 km and the magnitude was 3.6 on the Richter Scale.

If you felt this event please complete our Did you feel it? form or send an email to earthquakes@uwiseismic.com. 

Contact
The University of the West Indies
Seismic Research Centre
St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
Tel: 868 662 4659:
Fax 868 663 9293
e-mail sruuwi@tstt.net.tt
http://www.uwiseismic.com
2009 January 28.