Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 21.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
West · Commune Fonds-Verettes
Country overviewHaiti · West
M3.1 Earthquake near Commune Fonds-Verettes, West (Haiti)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Commune Fonds-Verettes, West (Haiti) on October 2, 2026 at 19:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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
dceb2a3dd19a1c3218aaee372c34c17c2a29e63d
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
21.7 km
UTC time
2026-10-02 19:02:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.31000,
-71.82900
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21.7 km
21.7 km — deeper 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
Haiti
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
Of 41 other entries for this area and period, 23 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
450
Country (24h)
Haiti
1