Latest earthquakes near Ouest, Haiti today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ouest, Haiti, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ouest? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ouest, it will show up within minutes.
Ouest Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 278 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ouest, 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 Ouest roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ouest in 2021. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of 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 Ouest in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near 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 | 261 | 93.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 5.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ouest
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ouest occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 65 kilometers (40 mi) west of Tigwav, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ouest in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Ouest.
Earthquakes by city in Ouest
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ouest, Haiti.
Use this regional Ouest earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Thomazeau, Grangwav, Kenscoff, Gressier and Fond Parisien.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ouest.
When was the last earthquake in Ouest, Haiti?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ouest on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 10:32 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 242km north-east of Port-au-Prince at a depth of 19km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ouest, Haiti in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ouest, Haiti?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ouest on the morning of August 14, 2021 at 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 65km west of Tigwav at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ouest since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ouest, Haiti?
In the past 10 years, 278 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ouest. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
