Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 23.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Artibonite Department · Arrondissement Gros Morne
Country overviewHaiti · Artibonite Department
M3.5 Earthquake near Arrondissement Gros Morne, Artibonite Department (Haiti)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Arrondissement Gros Morne, Artibonite Department (Haiti) on August 23, 2026 at 17:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
84a8d4457db7b43faec06f5079e238160a324075
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 17:19:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.73000,
-72.82000
Temperature
32.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23 km
23 km — deeper 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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