A preliminary magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred Near The Coast Of Venezuela at 6:04 PM AST, Jun 24 2026 (22:04 UTC, Jun 24 2026).
- Magnitude: 7.5 (Mwp)
- Depth: 10 km
- Origin time: 6:04 PM AST, Jun 24 2026 / 22:04 UTC, Jun 24 2026
- Epicenter: 10.501, -68.403
- Distance to T&T: ~750 km (470 mi)
Evaluation
Magnitude updated to 7.5. Forecast unchanged.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 occurred Near The Coast Of Venezuela at 2205 UTC on Wednesday June 24 2026.
Based on all available data, the tsunami threat from this earthquake has passed and there is no further threat.
Recommended actions
Remain observant and exercise normal caution near the sea. Otherwise, no action is required.
Next update
This will be the final statement issued for this event unless new information is received or the situation changes.
Authoritative information about the earthquake can be found from the U.S. Geological Survey, and for Eastern Caribbean earthquakes, the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre.
Tsunami risk in the Caribbean
Although destructive tsunamis are infrequent in the Caribbean, the region is not immune. Tsunamis here can be generated by large earthquakes along the boundaries of the Caribbean Plate, by submarine landslides, and by underwater volcanic activity, including Kick-'em-Jenny, the active submarine volcano north of Grenada. Because a locally generated tsunami can reach nearby coasts within minutes, the standard guidance is to treat strong or prolonged coastal shaking as a natural warning and move inland or to higher ground without waiting for an official message.
For the wider Caribbean, the U.S.-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) issues the tsunami threat products this article is based on. Within Trinidad and Tobago, the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) are responsible for issuing national alerts, evacuation guidance, and the all-clear.
For more on tsunamis and tsunami safety in our region, see the UWI Seismic Research Centre.
Source: NWS Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC).
Bulletin history
- #1: Potential Threat (6:14 PM AST, Jun 24 2026)
- #2: Potential Threat (6:40 PM AST, Jun 24 2026)
- #3: Final (7:17 PM AST, Jun 24 2026)
This is an automatically generated summary of an official PTWC product for situational awareness. Always follow guidance from the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service and the ODPM.