Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Artibonite Department · Arrondissement Gros Morne
Country overviewHaiti · Artibonite Department
M3.1 Earthquake near Arrondissement Gros Morne, Artibonite Department (Haiti)
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About this earthquake
On September 13, 2026 at 04:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Arrondissement Gros Morne, Artibonite Department (Haiti). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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
63d74d129144dfaf96d4fffc93739b63c6dfc800
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-13 04:52:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.58000,
-72.89000
Temperature
26.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than 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 ≥ 3.0 · 40 Catalogue entries
Of 39 other entries for this area and period, 22 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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