Haiti: A magnitude 7.2 earthquake was recorded this Saturday

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook the region this Saturday South St. Louis, In the south Haiti, According to geological study United States.

The epicenter was reported at 8.29 am local time, with a depth of 10 km.

Haiti It was hit by a 7-degree earthquake in January 2010, in which 300,000 people died, the same number injured and 1.5 million injured.

No tsunami alert was issued

Geological study United States (USGS) A 7.2 magnitude earthquake in the south this Saturday is considered “possible”. Haiti In addition to “significant” material damage, leave “a large number of victims”.

The USGS made the predictions shortly after the quake struck at 8:29 a.m. local time in the northeast of St. Louis de Suite.

However, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said no tsunami alert was issued.

EFE

The newsletter is all about the corona virus

The COVID-19 Usher has put everyone to bed. Registration In our newsletter you will find all the information about the corona virus, the most relevant daily data on the progress of the virus and the fight against its spread in the country and in the world.

Our podcast

Important location | According to a recent study, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine may be effective in combating severe conditions and death caused by the corona virus. Dr. Elmer Hurta tells us about the properties of this vaccine.