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M3.0 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Cap-Haitien, Département du Nord (Haiti)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 01:14:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 01:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Cap-Haitien, Département du Nord (Haiti). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower 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.

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