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M3.2 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Commune Baraderès, Département des Nippes (Haiti)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 13:43:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 27, 2026 at 13:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Commune Baraderès, Département des Nippes (Haiti). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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