M3.1 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ayiti (Haiti)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 20:45:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 20:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Ayiti (Haiti). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 20:45:04 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Ayiti
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.71000, -73.52000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 km — deeper than the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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

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