Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Haiti
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M3.0 Earthquake near Haiti (Haiti)
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About this earthquake
On October 9, 2026 at 08:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Haiti (Haiti). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
f8f494be89a145130d76d1c06e62ff1f0c9e6ef5
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 08:35:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Haiti
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.71000,
-74.03000
Temperature
20.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Jérémie Airport15.7 kmStraight-line distance
Haiti · JEE · MTJE
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Haiti
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
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