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Haiti · Nord-Ouest Department

M3.0 Earthquake near Commune Jean Rabel, Nord-Ouest Department (Haiti)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 15:13:00 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
25.0 km
Source
EMSC

Nord-Ouest Department · Commune Jean Rabel

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Commune Jean Rabel, Nord-Ouest Department (Haiti) on August 9, 2026 at 15:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 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.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries

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