Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Département des Nippes · Commune Miragoâne
Country overviewHaiti · Département des Nippes
M3.0 Earthquake near Commune Miragoâne, Département des Nippes (Haiti)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Commune Miragoâne, Département des Nippes (Haiti) on July 21, 2026 at 01:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
d030596a7b3e20159ca655cd3aa5a4b4be8ee83a
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 01:01:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Fréneau
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.36000,
-73.07000
Temperature
29.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower 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
Haiti
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
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