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.
Recent Port-au-Prince Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Port-au-Prince. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Port-au-Prince and elsewhere.
Mar 17, 2026 12:28AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Caribbean Sea near Guantánamo (Cuba) on Tuesday Night.
Port-au-Prince Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 273 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 | 253 | 92.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 6.96% |
| 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.
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.
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 night of March 31, 2026 at 01:46 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 249km northwest of Port-au-Prince at a depth of 5km 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, 273 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.
