Latest earthquakes near Nord-Ouest, Haiti today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nord-Ouest, Haiti, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nord-Ouest? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nord-Ouest, it will show up within minutes.
Nord-Ouest Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 247 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nord-Ouest, Haiti in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nord-Ouest roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nord-Ouest in 2021. A total of 87 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nord-Ouest 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 Nord-Ouest in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nord-Ouest 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 | 228 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.29% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nord-Ouest
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nord-Ouest occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 181 kilometers (112 mi) south-southwest of Port-de-Paix, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nord-Ouest in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nord-Ouest, 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 Nord-Ouest.
Earthquakes by city in Nord-Ouest
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nord-Ouest, Haiti.
Use this regional Nord-Ouest earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ti Port-de-Paix.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nord-Ouest.
When was the last earthquake in Nord-Ouest, Haiti?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nord-Ouest on the evening of August 11, 2026 at 18:32 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 247km east of Port-de-Paix at a depth of 32km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nord-Ouest, Haiti in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nord-Ouest, Haiti?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nord-Ouest on the morning of August 14, 2021 at 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 181km south-southwest of Port-de-Paix at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nord-Ouest since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nord-Ouest, Haiti?
In the past 10 years, 247 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nord-Ouest. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
