Latest earthquakes near Léogâne, Ouest today
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Recent Léogâne Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Léogâne. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Léogâne and elsewhere.
Mar 17, 2026 12:28AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Caribbean Sea near Guantánamo (Cuba) on Tuesday Night.
Léogâne Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 252 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 25 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 | 92.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.54% |
| 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Léogâne on the afternoon of April 8, 2026 at 16:09 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 65km west of Léogâne at a depth of 2km under water in the Caribbean Sea. 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, 252 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 14 days.
