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What was the date of the Haitian earthquake?
January 12, 2010
Was the Haitian earthquake of magnitude 8.0?
No, the Haitian earthquake which occurred on the 12th of January, 2010 had a magnitude of 7.0. Please see the related question for more information.
What was the magnitude of the Haitian earthquake that occurred on the 12th of January 2010?
According to the US Geological Survey the Haitian earthquake that occurred on the 12th of January 2010 had a magnitude of 7.0 on the moment magnitude scale. Please see the related links below.
What time and date did the Haitian earthquake of 2010 occur?
The recent (2010) earthquake in Haiti occurred on Tuesday, January the 12th, 2010 at 21:53 UTC / GMT (or 16:53 Haitian time). For further information, please see the related questions.
What was the longitude of the Haitian earthquake?
The January 12 Haitian earthquake occurred at a longitude of 72 degrees West. According to the US Geological Survey the exact co-ordinates were 18.457°N, 72.533°W.
What was the depth of the Haitian earthquake that occurred in January 2010?
The hypocentre (the point within the Earth where the rupture actually occurred) of the January 2010 earthquake was located at a depth of 13 km below the surface.
What was the Richter magnitude of the Haitian earthquake that occurred on the 12th of January 2010?
The Richter or local magnitude scale of the Haitian earthquake has been reported as 7.2. However the Richter Magnitude Scale is no longer the formal scale used for reporting earthquake magnitude having been replaced by the Moment Magnitude Scale.As such, the official strength of the January 12, 2010, quake on the Moment Magnitude Scale was 7.0, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center.Please see the related questions for further information about the Haitian earthquake and it's magnitude and severity.
When did the most recent Haitian Earthquake happen?
The recent (2010) earthquake in Haiti occurred on Tuesday, January the 12th, 2010 at 21:53 UTC / GMT (or 16:53 Haitian time). For further information, please see the related questions.
What was the duration of the Haitian earthquake?
The Haitian earthquake occurred on January 12, 2010, and lasted for just a few seconds. However, its impact caused widespread devastation, with over 200,000 people losing their lives and millions more displaced.
Were there any aftershocks following the Haitian earthquake in January 2010?
Yes. There are nearly always aftershocks after a big earthquake. Please see the related question for more information.
Was the Haitian earthquake the 2nd highest ever on the Richter scale?
No. The second highest earthquake magnitude (depending on the source of the information) was either the Boxing Day 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake (magnitude 9.1 - 9.3) or the 1964 Alaskan earthquake (magnitude 9.2). The Haitian Earthquake in January 2010 had a Richter magnitude of 7.2.
What was the Haitian earthquake of January 2010 rated on the Richter scale and Moment magnitude scale?
The Richter or local magnitude scale of the Haitian earthquake has been reported as 7.2. and the Moment magnitude as 7.0 (according to the U.S. Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center).Please see the related questions for further information about the Haitian earthquake and it's magnitude and severity.7.0 magnitutes
