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Haiti · West

M3.1 Earthquake near Commune Petit-Goâve, West (Haiti)

UTC time: 2026-09-22 03:17:40 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 22, 2026 at 03:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Commune Petit-Goâve, West (Haiti). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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.

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Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 41 Catalogue entries

Of 40 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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