Latest earthquakes near Gonaïves, Artibonite today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gonaïves, Artibonite, Haiti, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gonaïves? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gonaïves, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gonaïves Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gonaïves. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gonaïves and elsewhere.
Nov 10, 2024 11:49AM
Unusually powerful M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Caribbean Sea near Manzanillo (Cuba) on Sunday Morning.
Gonaïves Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 265 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gonaïves, Artibonite 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 Gonaïves roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gonaïves in 2021. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gonaïves 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 Gonaïves in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Gonaïves 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 | 248 | 93.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 6.04% |
| 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 Gonaïves
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gonaïves 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 Gonaïves in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gonaïves, Artibonite 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 Gonaïves.
Nearest earthquakes from Gonaïves
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gonaïves, Artibonite. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gonaïves.
When was the last earthquake in Gonaïves, Artibonite?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gonaïves on the afternoon of December 10, 2024 at 17:36 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 229km east-northeast of Gonaïves at a depth of 17km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gonaïves, Artibonite in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gonaïves, Artibonite?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gonaïves 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 Gonaïves since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gonaïves, Artibonite?
In the past 10 years, 265 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gonaïves. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
