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M3.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Commune Miragoâne, Département des Nippes (Haiti)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 01:01:00 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 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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