Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 24.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Haiti
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M3.5 Earthquake near Haiti (Haiti)
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About this earthquake
On September 15, 2026 at 12:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Haiti (Haiti). With a focal depth of about 24 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.
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Details
ID
dd5c7d2f53da7139a838ecbead8aeb70e5fc6f97
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-15 12:50:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Haiti
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.84000,
-73.54000
Temperature
28.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24 km
24 km — deeper 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Haiti
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 40 Catalogue entries
Of 39 other entries for this area and period, 8 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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