Haiti sits on the Enriquillo fault, the source of the catastrophic 2010 earthquake. This page pulls real records for Haiti: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Haiti.
Check Haiti hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Haiti - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Haiti - FAQ
Is Haiti at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 20 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.2 in 2021.
What was the biggest earthquake in Haiti?
The strongest earthquake on record near Haiti is M7.2, in 2021 (Nippes, Haiti), from USGS.
Does Haiti get tsunamis?
Yes - 16 tsunamis since 1751 (most recently 2021) within 300 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 316,000 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Haiti?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.