Latest earthquakes near Artibonite, Haiti today
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Recent Artibonite Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Artibonite. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Artibonite and elsewhere.
Mar 17, 2026 12:28AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Caribbean Sea near Guantánamo (Cuba) on Tuesday Night.
Artibonite Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 263 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Artibonite, Haiti in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Artibonite roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Artibonite in 2021. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Artibonite that year. The strongest had a 7.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Artibonite in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Artibonite during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 243 | 92.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Artibonite
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Artibonite occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 140 kilometers (87 mi) south-west of Gonaïves, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Artibonite in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Artibonite, Haiti in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Artibonite.
Earthquakes by city in Artibonite
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Artibonite, Haiti.
Use this regional Artibonite earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Saint-Marc, Verrettes and Désarmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Artibonite.
When was the last earthquake in Artibonite, Haiti?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Artibonite on the night of March 31, 2026 at 01:46 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 172km west of Gonaïves at a depth of 5km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Artibonite, Haiti in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Artibonite, Haiti?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Artibonite on the morning of August 14, 2021 at 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 140km southwest of Gonaïves at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Artibonite since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Artibonite, Haiti?
In the past 10 years, 263 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Artibonite. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
