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M2.5 Depth: 13.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Commune Pestel, Département de la Grande-Anse (Haiti)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 09:51:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 09:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Commune Pestel, Département de la Grande-Anse (Haiti). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to 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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