Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Artibonite Department · Arrondissement Gros Morne
Country overviewHaiti · Artibonite Department
M3.7 Earthquake near Arrondissement Gros Morne, Artibonite Department (Haiti)
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About this earthquake
On August 13, 2026 at 04:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Arrondissement Gros Morne, Artibonite Department (Haiti). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
cf1dbde9c17a84ad932630b805a1abebb286e68f
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 04:31:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.65000,
-72.75000
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Aug 13, 2026, 8:24 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 13, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Haiti
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
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