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Haiti · Département de l'Ouest

M3.0 Earthquake near Commune Petit-Goâve, Département de l'Ouest (Haiti)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 12:40:53 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.0 km
Source
EMSC

Département de l'Ouest · Commune Petit-Goâve

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Commune Petit-Goâve, Département de l'Ouest (Haiti) on January 8, 2026 at 12:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries

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