From the USGS:
Earthquake Details
| Magnitude | 6.1 |
|---|---|
| Date-Time |
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| Location | 18.428°N, 72.875°W |
| Depth | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) (poorly constrained) |
| Region | HAITI REGION |
| Distances | 60 km (35 miles) WSW of PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti 95 km (60 miles) ENE of Les Cayes, Haiti 160 km (100 miles) SSW of Cap-Haitien, Haiti 1110 km (690 miles) SE of Miami, Florida |
| Location Uncertainty | horizontal +/- 6.5 km (4.0 miles); depth +/- 25.7 km (16.0 miles) |
Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
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Since Twitter is usually my first source of information in situations like this, I'm learning that perhaps I should not have let myself become rusty in the older ways of gathering intel on breaking news items.
So, I'll keep updating this post with new information as I get it.
**7.44am**
A strong earthquake has once again struck Haiti, shaking buildings and causing panic, eight days after a 7.0 magnitude quake left much of the nation in ruins.
The U.S. Geological survey said latest quake had a magnitude of 6.1 and was centered 59 kilometers from the devastated capital Port-au-Prince. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from Wednesday's quake, which comes as an international aid effort is underway to help those affected by last week's powerful earthquake.
The U.S. Geological survey said latest quake had a magnitude of 6.1 and was centered 59 kilometers from the devastated capital Port-au-Prince. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from Wednesday's quake, which comes as an international aid effort is underway to help those affected by last week's powerful earthquake.
Source: Voice of America
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