Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Département de l'Ouest · Commune Petit-Goâve
Country overviewHaiti · Département de l'Ouest
M3.1 Earthquake near Commune Petit-Goâve, Département de l'Ouest (Haiti)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Commune Petit-Goâve, Département de l'Ouest (Haiti) on May 25, 2026 at 03:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
59ea164f0a0dee0773f51b28f85f15f7efde0421
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-25 03:58:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Commune Petit-Goâve
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.50000,
-72.87000
Temperature
25.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 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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