Second large Earthquake hits off Trinidad
Pastor Dale Morgan
Second large Earthquake hits off Trinidad *
According to a release issued by the unit, the 5.6 magnitude tremor
occurred east of Trinidad around 2:35 a.m.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, July 4, 2008 - The University of the West
Indies (UWI) Seismic Research Centre on Thursday recorded the second
earthquake near Trinidad within the past week.
According to a release issued by the unit, the 5.6 magnitude tremor
occurred east of Trinidad around 2:35 a.m.
"The earthquake was reported as felt in Galeota on Trinidad's east coast
as well as offshore platforms east of Trinidad. There have been no
confirmed reports of damage or injuries," it said.
The quake was the second in the past week. Last Friday, one occurred
northwest of the island and was reportedly felt in St Augustine,
Marabella, St Joseph, Blue Range and Glencoe in Trinidad as well as
Grenada. There were no reports of damage or injuries during that event.