M3.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Commune Baraderès, Département des Nippes (Haiti)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 07:53:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Commune Baraderès, Département des Nippes (Haiti) on July 30, 2026 at 07:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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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