T&T Earthquake Thread

[meccalli]

My mom just told me Bhp is evacuated and sending them home after inspection, elevators on lockdown.

[skylinechild]

after shock felt in freeport.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

utc in p.o.s closed as well

[WarrLordd]

I find my net running slow, real lines down or wha

[K74T]

[nismo1325]

Felt in couva

[*$kїđž!™]

Felt the aftershock in chaguanas...govt offices seems like they gonna close up

[WarrLordd]

Felt the aftershock in chaguanas...govt offices seems like they gonna close up

Weren't they closed since baldilocks take over. Nice timing to not work for the people of Trinidad and Tobago while poor man still have to go cut they lawn.

Ps. My day off is today lolz

[Les Bain]

The 5.9 was the only aftershock I felt.
Plan was to do something at the office and ride out soon after; that plan definitely is in effect.

[The_Honourable]

Felt the aftershock in Sando.

I find my net running slow, real lines down or wha

If is flow you using with the white modem, just reset or unplug for a minute. Had to do the same earlier.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Interesting vid...still watching

people should really listen to this

[aaron17]

Nice vid

[aaron17]

Chupid flow..

[Dizzy28]

Elevators around PoS seem to be giving trouble. My sister got stuck in one for over an hour in the Oval this morning. Waterfront carpark's are out of service. And a few others in low rise buildings in Town also out.

[brickman]

Usually they take them out of service to have them checked out after an earthquake.

[supernedd]

Since powergen in POS closed down all of our power is generated down south. In a disaster the entire North of the country could be cut off.
Just thought this is something we should think about.

yup as usual... trinis dont study them thing

[matr1x]

Marlene got a quickie this morning

[shake d livin wake d dead]

citizens need to look at that vid and understand that this is just science and geology at work...all this sheit bout the end is near and we need to wake up blah blah needs to stop

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Tuesday's powerful earthquake that shock Trinidad and Tobago, has resulted in several places remaining closed or opening at different hours today.

The earthquake also caused a shift in an energy signing ceremony by the Government.

The following are some of the announcements of closure and changes of hours, as a result of the quake.

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

The University of the West Indies has announced that it will remain closed on Wednesday.

MOVIETOWNE PORT-OF-SPAIN

Movietowne Port-of--Spain has announced that due to Tuesday's earthquake it's Port-of-Spain branch is closed. It has announced that all other branches are open.

FAMILY COURT

The public is advised that the Family Court located at Cipriani Place, 4 Cipriani Boulevard, Port of Spain, will be closed on Wednesday 22nd August, 2018, for inspection. All matters scheduled to be heard at the Family Court will be rescheduled.

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

The Ministry of Finance advises that due to the after effects of the earthquake which occurred on Tuesday 21st August, 2018, the following offices of the Ministry of Finance will be closed to staff and members of the public on Wednesday 22nd August, 2018:

* Head Office, Finance Building, Eric Williams Financial Complex, Independence Square, Port-of-Spain;

* Offices of the Treasury Division:

o Main Offices, Independence Square, Port-of-Spain

o Pay Branch (Cashiers Unit), St. Vincent Street, Port-of-Spain

o Pensions Branch, Treasury Street, Port-of-Spain

* Head Office Customs and Excise Division, Customs House, Government Campus Plaza, Ajax Street, Port-of-Spain

* Head Office Inland Revenue Division, Government Campus Plaza, Ajax Street, Port-of-Spain. This office building also houses the Port-of-Spain District and Regional Offices

* Head Office of the Valuations Division, Churchill Court, #19, #29, #29A, Estate Trace, Barataria

The following Divisional offices of the Ministry, across Trinidad and Tobago remain open today:

* District Revenue Offices of the Inland Revenue Division

* Sub-Offices of the Valuation Division

* Sub-Stations of the Customs and Excise Division

The closures have become necessary to complete the required inspections and remedial works to the buildings, to ensure the safety of all members of staff and personnel.

It is anticipated that all offices would be re-opened on Thursday 23rd August, 2018 from 8:00 a.m.

UNIT TRUST CORPORATION PORT-OF-SPAIN

The Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation wishes to advise that its Port of Spain and One Woodbrook Place Investment Centres are temporarily closed for structural assessment.

All other Investment Centres are open for business. ATM services are also available.

The UTC apologises for any inconvenience caused and is working assiduously for regular service to be restored as soon as possible.

CHILDREN COURT

The public is advised that the Children Court North Building located at #6 Elizabeth Street, St. Clair, Port-of-Spain will be closed on Wednesday 22nd August, 2018, for minor repairs to be conducted as a result of the earthquake which occurred on Tuesday 21st August 2018.

All matters scheduled to be heard at Children Court North Building on Wednesday 22nd August, 2018, will be rescheduled.

MINISTRY OF LABOUR

The Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development advises that its Head Office located at Levels 5 & 6, Tower C, International Waterfront Centre will be closed to staff and the general public until 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, August 22, 2018.

The following Offices will be closed from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.:

Duke Street Office: 50-54 Duke Place
Co-operative Development Office: ANVA Plaza, Eastern Main Road, Tunapuna
Chaguanas Office: Corner of Lange & John Streets
Sangre Grande Office: Brierly Street
San Fernando Office: St. James Street
Siparia Office: Corner Allis Street & SS Erin Road
Point Fortin Office: 69 Main Road
Normal operations will continue at On-the-Job Training Programme Head Office,
located at the Corner of Connector Road & Chaguanas Main Road.

Following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred yesterday evening, this closure is necessary to carry out the required inspections to ensure the health and safety of all persons who access these facilities.

The Ministry apologises for any inconvenience caused.

SIGNING CEREMONY

The planned signing of the terms for the development of the across border gas deal for the Dragon field will now take place in Caracas, Venezuela on Saturday 25 August, 2018. (This was scheduled to take place today in Port-of-Spain).

This was requested and acceded to due to the concerns about the earthquake today.

The Prime Minister Dr the Honourable Keith Rowley will lead a delegation including the National Gas Company (NGC) to Caracas, Venezuela instead.

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

The Ministry of Education advises that its Head Office located at #5 St Vincent Street Port of Spain will be closed to staff and the general public until 12pm on Wednesday 22nd August, 2018. This closure is necessary to ensure the requisite checks are completed to ensure that the health and safety of all who access the facility is in no way compromised.

On the heels of the 7.3 magnitude earthquake today the Ministry of Education understands the need to ensure the safety of all persons who will be using this building. The Ministry apologizes for any inconvenience and looks forward to re-opening with a structurally sound compound and swift return to service normalcy.

Members of staff and the public are reminded to follow the Ministry's official channels such as the website at www.moe.gov.tt and Facebook at Ministry of Education-TT for further correspondence.

We will update this list as we get more information. Please send all information to news@cnc3.co.tt and/or sampson.nanton@cnc3.co.tt

[bluefete]

[snypaz]

Weirdly enough the entire world is recording earthquakes at the moment. 87 in the last 24hrs? Latest one is in Peru about 30mins ago. Before the Venezuela earthquake this morning there was one in Chile before. Same as yesterday. Idk anything about this stuff but it's odd nonetheless.

[Dizzy28]

Weirdly enough the entire world is recording earthquakes at the moment. 87 in the last 24hrs? Latest one is in Peru about 30mins ago. Before the Venezuela earthquake this morning there was one in Chile before. Same as yesterday. Idk anything about this stuff but it's odd nonetheless.

Doesn't seem out of place -

It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, and 100 of them cause damage. .....https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/facts.php

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Weirdly enough the entire world is recording earthquakes at the moment. 87 in the last 24hrs? Latest one is in Peru about 30mins ago. Before the Venezuela earthquake this morning there was one in Chile before. Same as yesterday. Idk anything about this stuff but it's odd nonetheless.

look at the video above....many more to come

[snypaz]

Weirdly enough the entire world is recording earthquakes at the moment. 87 in the last 24hrs? Latest one is in Peru about 30mins ago. Before the Venezuela earthquake this morning there was one in Chile before. Same as yesterday. Idk anything about this stuff but it's odd nonetheless.

look at the video above....many more to come

I did. Btw Chile had a small earthquake about 20mins ago. 3.1 as of now.

[MaxPower]

Wanna see what them earthquake party kants on the avenue etc going to do when the rum shop flatten to the ground....ass too happy.

All the flooding and shaking just not affecting enough to rip some skin....so yeh, act like some jackass for now....the time will come

[KM_2NR]

Pretty sure the entire waterfront complex closed , at least tower C i'm sure off. Based on the pics i see , the next couple of weeks will be something else. Ceilings damaged , lots of over fallen cabinets . Thank god i wasn't there when it hit.

[*$kїđž!™]

Weirdly enough the entire world is recording earthquakes at the moment. 87 in the last 24hrs? Latest one is in Peru about 30mins ago. Before the Venezuela earthquake this morning there was one in Chile before. Same as yesterday. Idk anything about this stuff but it's odd nonetheless.

Its not oddd...look at the vid...u will see an 8.2 earthquake off the figi coast is causing quakes all over the planet

[meccalli]

https://www.iris.edu/hq/inclass/fact-sh ... akes_occur

Earth is an active place and earthquakes are always happening somewhere. In fact, the National Earthquake Information Center locates about 12,000-14,000 earthquakes each year! This fact sheet illustrates information on the frequency of earthquakes of various magnitudes, along with details on the effects of earthquakes and the equivalent energy release. On average, Magnitude 2 and smaller earthquakes occur several hundred times a day world wide. Major earthquakes, greater than magnitude 7, happen more than once per month. "Great earthquakes", magnitude 8 and higher, occur about once a year.

[ismithx]

Pretty sure the entire waterfront complex closed , at least tower C i'm sure off. Based on the pics i see , the next couple of weeks will be something else. Ceilings damaged , lots of over fallen cabinets . Thank god i wasn't there when it hit.

It is not closed. Apparently the buildings are built to withstand 10.5 earthquakes. Structural engineer deemed the buildings safe this morning. The damage you talking about is more with regard to fittings and would be appropriate for an earthquake of this magnitude

[Daran]

Pretty sure the entire waterfront complex closed , at least tower C i'm sure off. Based on the pics i see , the next couple of weeks will be something else. Ceilings damaged , lots of over fallen cabinets . Thank god i wasn't there when it hit.

It is not closed. Apparently the buildings are built to withstand 10.5 earthquakes. Structural engineer deemed the buildings safe this morning. The damage you talking about is more with regard to fittings and would be appropriate for an earthquake of this magnitude

10.5 yuh say. They need to fire the engineer who say that.