Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Département de l'Ouest · Commune Petit-Goâve
Country overviewHaiti · Département de l'Ouest
M3.2 Earthquake near Commune Petit-Goâve, Département de l'Ouest (Haiti)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Commune Petit-Goâve, Département de l'Ouest (Haiti) on January 25, 2026 at 22:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
583938870585713068153e1eff92584f4ac82998
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-25 22:16:54 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.44000,
-72.94000
Temperature
25.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Haiti
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
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