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The US Geological Survey provide a contour map of earthquake intensity for the earthquake that occurred on the 12th of January, 2010. This indicates that the highest intensity (perceived shaking) with a level of 10 (X) on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale occurred in Grand Goave (population 5000). The Haitian capital Port-au-Prince suffered an intensity 9 event.
The scale indicates that at this intensity structures will suffer heavy to very heavy damage.
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Hardest hit area of haiti earthquake?
hardest hit area of the haiti earthquake
What city in Haiti did the earthquake hit the hardest?
their was a lot damage in haiti
Who did the Haitian earthquake effect?
the kids and mothers.
Did the Haitian earthquake cause a tsunami?
yes
What was the duration of the Haitian earthquake?
24 hours
What number was the Haitian earthquake?
The Haiti Earthquake measured about 7 on the Richter Scale.
What caused the haiyuan earthquake?
The Haitian earthquake was caused by the faultline the country sits on.
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 date of the Haitian earthquake?
January 12, 2010
What was total number of aftershocks for Haitian earthquake?
52
How many were injured in the Haitian earthquake?
just 1
Was they Haiti earthquake caused by constructive plate boundaries?
No. The Haitian earthquake was caused by a transform boundary.
