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M3.9 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Commune Anse-à-Pitres, Département du Sud-Est (Haiti)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 07:31:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 5, 2026 at 07:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Commune Anse-à-Pitres, Département du Sud-Est (Haiti). With a focal depth of about 4 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 07:31:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Haiti
State
Département du Sud-Est
City
Commune Anse-à-Pitres
County
Arrondissement Belle-Anse
Village
Arrecife
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.10000, -71.84000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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