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M2.5 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Commune Petit-Trou-de-Nippes, Département des Nippes (Haiti)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 03:44:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Commune Petit-Trou-de-Nippes, Département des Nippes (Haiti) on August 9, 2026 at 03:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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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