Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Haiti
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M2.7 Earthquake near Haiti (Haiti)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Haiti (Haiti) on September 5, 2026 at 14:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
5590f7f7376f2985e200c762ec0b05f2e074ba2c
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 14:36:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Haiti
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.07000,
-72.99000
Temperature
30.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Haiti
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 59 Catalogue entries
Of 58 other entries for this area and period, 53 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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