Latest earthquakes near Léogâne, Ouest today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Léogâne, Ouest, Haiti, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Léogâne? If an earthquake is happening right now near Léogâne, it will show up within minutes.
Léogâne Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 249 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Léogâne, Ouest 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 Léogâne roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Léogâne in 2021. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Léogâne 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 Léogâne in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Léogâne 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 | 232 | 93.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 6.43% |
| 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 Léogâne
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Léogâne occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 90 kilometers (56 mi) west of Léogâne, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Léogâne in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Léogâne, Ouest 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 Léogâne.
Nearest earthquakes from Léogâne
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Léogâne, Ouest. 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 Léogâne.
When was the last earthquake in Léogâne, Ouest?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Léogâne on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 19:44 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north-east of Léogâne at a depth of 24km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Léogâne, Ouest in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Léogâne, Ouest?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Léogâne on the morning of August 14, 2021 at 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 90km west of Léogâne at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Léogâne since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Léogâne, Ouest?
In the past 10 years, 249 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Léogâne. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
