Latest earthquakes near Nord, Haiti today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nord, Haiti, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nord? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nord, it will show up within minutes.
Nord Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 272 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nord, Haiti in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nord roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nord in 2021. A total of 85 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nord 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nord 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 | 255 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 5.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nord
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nord occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 200 kilometers (124 mi) south-west of Okap, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nord in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nord, 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.
Earthquakes by city in Nord
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nord, Haiti.
Use this regional Nord earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Saint-Raphaël and Lenbe.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nord.
When was the last earthquake in Nord, Haiti?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nord on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 10:32 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 160km east-northeast of Okap at a depth of 19km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nord, Haiti in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nord, Haiti?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nord on the morning of August 14, 2021 at 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 200km southwest of Okap at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nord since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nord, Haiti?
In the past 10 years, 272 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nord. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
