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M2.9 Depth: 22.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Commune Anse-à-Veau, Département des Nippes (Haiti)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 08:53:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Commune Anse-à-Veau, Département des Nippes (Haiti) on July 30, 2026 at 08:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — deeper 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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