Seismic Activity in Haiti
Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.1 event near 38 km WNW of Anse à Galets, Haiti.
Earthquakes in Haiti
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.1
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Haiti
Over the past 30 days, Haiti has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-09-11 2026-09-11 20:56:41 UTC | 4.1mb | 38 km WNW of Anse à Galets, Haiti 18.972°, -73.204° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 11, 2026 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 38 km WNW of Anse à Galets, Haiti. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days1
2026 (M2.5+)11
Largest (30 Days)
M4.1
38 km WNW of Anse à Galets, Haiti
2026-09-11
Largest in 2026
M5.8
51 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba
2026-03-17
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Haiti
Haiti sits on the boundary between the Caribbean and North American plates. The devastating 2010 earthquake killed over 200,000 people.
Haiti Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Haiti has recorded 11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Haiti in 2026 was a magnitude 5.8 event near Maisí, Cuba.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Haiti?
In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Haiti region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Haiti?
The largest recent earthquake in the Haiti area was a magnitude 4.1 event that occurred 38 km WNW of Anse à Galets, Haiti.
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