Notable earthquake on record

M7.2 earthquake - Nippes, Haiti

August 14, 2021 · 10 km deep · tsunami-linked.

Magnitude
M 7.2
Depth
10 km
Date
2021
Tsunami
Yes

Nippes, Haiti - a magnitude 7.2 earthquake at 10 km depth in 2021. Epicenter: 18.43, -73.48.

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