2010 Haiti earthquake
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UTC time | ?? |
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Magnitude | 7.0 |
Depth | 6.2 miles (10.0 km) |
Epicenter | 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Port-au-Prince |
Areas affected | ![]() |
Aftershocks | 5.9, 5.5 |
The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a 7.0 earthquake that occured approximately 10 miles (16 km) from Port-au-Prince, Haiti on 12 January 2010. The earthquake occured at a depth of 6.2 miles (10.0 km). The United States Geological Survey recorded aftershocks of 5.9 and 5.5.
Earthquake details
The earthquake occured on 12 January 2010 approximately 10 miles (16 km) from the capital Port-au-Prince at a depth of 6.2 miles (10.0 km).
Aftershocks
The United States Geological Survey recorded aftershocks of 5.9 and 5.5.