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The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a magnitude 7.0 2010 Haiti earthquake
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earthquake that occurred approximately 10 miles
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(16 km) from Port-au-Prince, Haiti at 4:53:09 PM local
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Earthquake details [edit]
Aftershocks 5.9, 5.5
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earthquake occurred inland, on 12 January 2010,

approximately 10 miles (16 km) WSW from Port-au-
Prince at a depth of 6.2 miles (10.0 km) at 16:53
UTC-5 [2] on the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault
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system. Strong shaking with MM VII was

recorded in Port-au-Prince. [8] It was also felt in
Cuba (MM III in Guantánamo), Jamaica (MM II in
Kingston), Venezuela (MM II in Caracas), and the
bordering country of Dominican Republic (MM III in
Santo Domingo).[9]
The United States Geological Survey recorded at
least six aftershocks in the two hours after the main
earthquake. They measured approximately 5.9,[10]
USGS intensity map 5.5,[11] 5.1,[12] 4.8,[13] 4.5,[14] and 4.5.[15] . Within
the first nine hours, 26 aftershocks of magnitude 4.2
or greater were recorded, with twelve of them magnitued 5.0 or greater.[16]
According to a member of the US Geological Survey, based on the strength and location of the quake,
about three million people would have been affected. Additionally, since the quake occurred under land
rather than water, structures and people on the surface were directly exposed to the tremors,
particularly since the fault was quite shallow.[17]
The last time an earthquake of this magnitude hit southern Hispaniola was in 1751. [18][19][20]
MSNBC.com and NBC News reported USGS geophysicist Kristin Marano called it the strongest
earthquake since 1770 in what is now Haiti. In 1946, a magnitude-8.0 earthquake struck the Dominican
Republic and also shook Haiti, producing a tsunami that killed 1,790 people.[21] Paul Mann, et al
presented an hazard assessment of the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault system to the 18th Caribbean
Geologic Conference in March 2008, noting the large strain (overall equivalent to a 7.2 Mw
earthquake); the team recommended "high priority" historical geologic rupture studies, as the fault was
fully locked and had recorded few earthquakes in the preceding 40 years. [20]
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center released a tsunami watch after the quake, [22] however this was
cancelled shortly afterwards. [23]

Aftermath [edit]

The buildings of the National Palace, the finance ministry,

ministry of public works, the ministry of communication and
culture, the Palace of Justice, the Superior Normal School,
Parliament, and the Port-au-Prince Cathedral were damaged to
varying degrees. [24][25] Additionally, a hospital was reported to
have collapsed. [22] Communications were also seriously
disrupted, with a Haitian diplomat saying, "Communication is
absolutely impossible ... I've been trying to call my ministry and I
The Presidential Palace of Haiti has
cannot get through." [22] A hospital in Pétionville, a suburb of
collapsed during the earthquake.
Port-au-Prince, also collapsed from the earthquake.[26] The
headquarters of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in
Haiti [27][28] and the World Bank were destroyed.[29]

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CNN reported that massive amounts of dust appeared moments after the quake in Port-au-Prince. The
dust is likely from buildings that are made of concrete without rebar or other support. There are fears
that many of those buildings have collapsed. [30]

Early reports stated that thousands were feared dead. [31] Reports from the country such as the death
toll and infrastructure damages will most likely be coming out of the country at daybreak on Wednesday
due to the communication problems that have occurred since the earthquake.[citation needed]

Reactions [edit]

Haitian ambassador to the US Raymond Joseph called the earthquake "a catastrophe of major
proportions". [17]

The Associated Press called it the "largest earthquake ever recorded in the area", [22] although the
1692 Jamaica earthquake is said to have measured 7.5 on the moment magnitude scale and this
quake a little under at 7.0.
Canada
Canadian Governor General Michaëlle Jean, who was born in Haiti, said, "I am following, with great
attention and concern, the emerging reports regarding the earthquake that struck Haiti with force, and
which was felt elsewhere in the region." [32]
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper advised "While officials are currently assessing the damage
and the possibility of Canadians injured, Canada stands ready to provide any necessary assistance to
the people of Haiti during this time of need" [33]
Canadian Opposition Leader Michael Ignatieff stated,"In the days ahead, we must work together to
ensure the safety of all those affected by this earthquake, and we offer our support and encouragement
for any efforts by the Government of Canada to bring quick assistance to this region."
United States
US President Barack Obama said, "My thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected
by this earthquake. We are closely monitoring the situation and we stand ready to assist the people of
Haiti." [34]
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said, "The United States is offering our full assistance to Haiti and
to others in the region. We will be providing both civilian and military disaster relief and humanitarian
assistance and our prayers are with the people who have suffered, their families and their loved ones."
[35]

International aid [edit]

Appeals for international aid have been issued, including from Raymond Joseph, Haiti's ambassador to
the United States and his nephew, singer Wyclef Jean, [36] also a "roving ambassador" for Haiti.[37]
Immediately after the earthquake, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the United States would
provide civilian and military disaster relief and humanitarian assistance to Haiti.[38]
USAID is sending a disaster assistance response team to Haiti. The Fairfax County (Va.) Urban Search
and Rescue Team and the Los Angeles County Search and Rescue Team were alerted and are going
to Haiti as well to assist. [39] [40]

Canada's foreign minister Lawrence Cannon has stated that Canada may send the DART. [41]

Turkish Red Crescent has sent a team to the region.[42]

HAM Amateur radio Operators are also providing relief during the disaster. [43]

Background [edit]

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Haiti is a poor country, ranked 149th on the Human Development Index.[44] There is concern about the
emergency services' ability to cope with a major disaster, [45] and the country is considered
"economically vulnerable" by the Food and Agriculture Organization.[46]
An earthquake hazard assessment completed in 2006 noted that the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault
system could be at the end of its seismic cycle and forecasted a worst case of a magnitude 7.2
earthquake, similar in size to the 1692 Jamaica earthquake.[47][48]
An article published in Haiti's Le Matin newspaper in September of 2008 cited comments by geologist
Patrick Charles that there was a high risk of major seismic activity in Port-au-Prince. [49]

Gallery [edit]

A survivor is pulled from A wounded person is

the rubble evacuated

See also [edit]

1692 Jamaica earthquake

References [edit]

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