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2010 Haiti Earthquake
Epicenter and Affected Cities
Epicenter of the earthquake and main cities affected:
- Port-au-Prince
- Jacmel
- Petit-Goâve
- Saint-Marc
Earthquake Details
Date: January 12, 2010, 21:53:09 UTC
Magnitude: 7.0 MW
Depth: 10 km
Epicenter Coordinates: 18° 27’25.20″ N 72° 31’58.80″ W / 18.457, -72.533
Areas Affected
- Haiti
- Dominican Republic
- Cuba
- Jamaica
Casualties and Impact
Estimated Victims: 230,000 – 300,000 (official estimates)
The 2010 earthquake in Haiti occurred on January 12, 2010, at 16:53:09 local
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