Latest earthquakes near Nippes, Haiti today
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Recent Nippes Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nippes. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nippes and elsewhere.
Nov 10, 2024 11:49AM
Unusually powerful M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Caribbean Sea near Manzanillo (Cuba) on Sunday Morning.
Nippes Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 235 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nippes, Haiti in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nippes roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nippes in 2021. A total of 87 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nippes 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 Nippes in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nippes 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 | 218 | 92.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 6.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nippes
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nippes occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 41 kilometers (25 mi) west of Miragoâne, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nippes in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nippes, 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 Nippes.
Earthquakes by city in Nippes
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nippes.
When was the last earthquake in Nippes, Haiti?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nippes on the afternoon of December 9, 2024 at 15:48 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 204km north-east of Miragoâne at a depth of 18km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nippes, Haiti in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nippes, Haiti?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nippes on the morning of August 14, 2021 at 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 41km west of Miragoâne at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nippes since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nippes, Haiti?
In the past 10 years, 235 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nippes. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
