Latest earthquakes near Hinche, Centre today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hinche, Centre, Haiti, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hinche? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hinche (also known as Hincha), it will show up within minutes.
Hinche Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 286 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hinche, Centre in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hinche roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hinche in 2021. A total of 87 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hinche 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 Hinche in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hinche 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 | 269 | 94.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 5.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hinche
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hinche occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) west-southwest of Hinche, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hinche in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hinche, Centre 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 Hinche.
Nearest earthquakes from Hinche
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hinche, Centre. 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 Hinche.
When was the last earthquake in Hinche, Centre?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hinche on the night of January 12, 2025 at 03:05 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 161km east-southeast of Hinche at a depth of 30km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hinche, Centre in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hinche, Centre?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hinche on the morning of August 14, 2021 at 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 174km west-southwest of Hinche at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hinche since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hinche, Centre?
In the past 10 years, 286 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hinche. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
