How strong was the 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti earthquake?
The 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti earthquake had a magnitude of 7 mwc, classified as a "Major" earthquake on the magnitude scale. Earthquakes of this size can cause serious damage to buildings and infrastructure over a wide area.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?
This earthquake struck at coordinates 18.4430N, 72.5710W, at a depth of 13.0 km. Shallow earthquakes (under 20 km) tend to cause more surface damage than deeper events.
Did this earthquake trigger a tsunami warning?
No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake. While the magnitude was significant, the location and depth characteristics did not warrant a tsunami advisory.
How many people felt this earthquake?
960 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 9.1, indicating strong to very strong shaking with potential for damage. The Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) was estimated at 9.0.
When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?
This earthquake occurred on January 13, 2010 at 06:53:10. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 1627 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is considered a highly significant seismic event.