Latest earthquakes near Pétionville, Ouest today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pétionville, Ouest, Haiti, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pétionville? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pétionville, it will show up within minutes.
Pétionville Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 272 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pétionville, Ouest 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 Pétionville roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pétionville in 2021. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pétionville 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 Pétionville in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Pétionville 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 Pétionville
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pétionville occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 127 kilometers (79 mi) west of Pétionville, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pétionville in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pétionville, 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 Pétionville.
Nearest earthquakes from Pétionville
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pétionville, 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 Pétionville.
When was the last earthquake in Pétionville, Ouest?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Pétionville on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 19:44 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 257km north-east of Pétionville at a depth of 24km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pétionville, Ouest in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pétionville, Ouest?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pétionville on the morning of August 14, 2021 at 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 127km west of Pétionville at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pétionville since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pétionville, Ouest?
In the past 10 years, 272 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pétionville. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
