Latest earthquakes near Port-au-Prince, Ouest today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Port-au-Prince, Ouest, Haiti, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Port-au-Prince? If an earthquake is happening right now near Port-au-Prince (also known as Puerto Príncipe), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 hours ago (Mar 26 21:28 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.1 | 95 km SE from Port-au-Prince |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 16:31 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.3 | 256 km ENE from Port-au-Prince |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 19:27 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.4 | 127 km W from Port-au-Prince |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:52 Port-au-Prince) |
M 4.0 | 99 km E from Port-au-Prince |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 17:48 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.0 | 226 km ENE from Port-au-Prince |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 03:51 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.2 | 134 km N from Port-au-Prince |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 07:03 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.3 | 125 km W from Port-au-Prince |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 04:07 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.0 | 194 km SE from Port-au-Prince |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 19:04 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.1 | 246 km NE from Port-au-Prince |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 13:11 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.0 | 206 km ENE from Port-au-Prince |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 01:53 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.1 | 276 km ESE from Port-au-Prince |
| 16 days ago (Mar 10 04:16 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.2 | 191 km NNE from Port-au-Prince |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 22:31 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.0 | 217 km E from Port-au-Prince |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 11:36 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.7 | 293 km NW from Port-au-Prince |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 10:52 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.8 | 284 km NW from Port-au-Prince |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 01:55 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.0 | 227 km ENE from Port-au-Prince |
| 19 days ago (Mar 7 03:16 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.0 | 227 km NE from Port-au-Prince |
| 20 days ago (Mar 7 02:16 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.1 | 239 km NE from Port-au-Prince |
| 20 days ago (Mar 7 01:20 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.1 | 176 km NE from Port-au-Prince |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 21:55 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.0 | 244 km NE from Port-au-Prince |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 02:15 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.1 | 224 km NE from Port-au-Prince |
| 22 days ago (Mar 5 02:42 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.5 | 249 km NE from Port-au-Prince |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 23:14 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.0 | 136 km W from Port-au-Prince |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 18:18 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.2 | 273 km NE from Port-au-Prince |
| 25 days ago (Mar 2 00:59 Port-au-Prince) |
M 3.1 | 262 km E from Port-au-Prince |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 271 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Port-au-Prince, 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 Port-au-Prince roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Port-au-Prince in 2021. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Port-au-Prince 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 Port-au-Prince in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Port-au-Prince 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 | 254 | 93.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 5.9% |
| 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 Port-au-Prince
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Port-au-Prince occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 121 kilometers (75 mi) west of Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Port-au-Prince in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Port-au-Prince, 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 Port-au-Prince.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2021 08:29 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 7.2 | 121 km W from Port-au-Prince |
| Oct 6, 2018 20:11 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 5.9 | 180 km NNW from Port-au-Prince |
| Aug 14, 2021 23:20 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 5.8 | 185 km W from Port-au-Prince |
| Feb 16, 2023 01:50 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 5.4 | 184 km NW from Port-au-Prince |
| Oct 7, 2018 16:00 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 5.4 | 181 km NNW from Port-au-Prince |
| Aug 14, 2021 10:05 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 5.3 | 142 km W from Port-au-Prince |
| Jan 24, 2022 08:16 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 5.3 | 106 km W from Port-au-Prince |
| Sep 23, 2018 01:45 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 5.2 | 166 km NE from Port-au-Prince |
| Aug 14, 2021 08:49 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 5.2 | 149 km WNW from Port-au-Prince |
| Aug 14, 2021 14:11 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 5.2 | 135 km W from Port-au-Prince |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Port-au-Prince
Nearest earthquakes from Port-au-Prince
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Port-au-Prince, Ouest. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2016 16:07 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 4.7 | 29 km SSW from Port-au-Prince |
| Jan 25, 2022 13:50 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 4.2 | 35 km W from Port-au-Prince |
| Sep 2, 2017 16:14 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 4.3 | 57 km NNE from Port-au-Prince |
| Sep 6, 2022 13:30 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 4.1 | 59 km ESE from Port-au-Prince |
| Mar 14, 2021 17:56 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 4.3 | 68 km SSE from Port-au-Prince |
| May 16, 2019 08:37 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 4.1 | 72 km WSW from Port-au-Prince |
| Sep 15, 2020 13:16 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 4.0 | 76 km ESE from Port-au-Prince |
| Oct 8, 2023 03:22 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 4.4 | 83 km E from Port-au-Prince |
| Nov 15, 2023 15:02 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 4.1 | 83 km N from Port-au-Prince |
| Mar 9, 2019 05:50 (Port-au-Prince) |
M 4.3 | 84 km SSE from Port-au-Prince |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Port-au-Prince
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Port-au-Prince.
When was the last earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Ouest?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Port-au-Prince on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 21:28 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 95km south-east of Port-au-Prince at a depth of 24km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Port-au-Prince, Ouest in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Port-au-Prince, Ouest?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Port-au-Prince on the morning of August 14, 2021 at 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 121km west of Port-au-Prince at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Port-au-Prince since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Port-au-Prince, Ouest?
In the past 10 years, 271 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Port-au-Prince. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
