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M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Commune Petit-Goâve, Département de l'Ouest (Haiti)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 22:16:54 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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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