Seismic Bulletin of Haiti, September 2023
Summary: Monthly bulletin of the BME Technical Seismology Unit on the 62 earthquakes recorded in Haiti in September 2023, with magnitudes, depths and distribution by department.
Key Findings
- 62 earthquakes of magnitude 0.8 to 3.8 were recorded in Haiti in September 2023.
- 50 of them (80.65%) had a magnitude of 3 or less, and 26 (41.94%) a depth of 10 km or less.
- 26 (41.94%) occurred at sea.
- The departments with the most earthquakes were Nippes (14), Nord-Ouest (13) and Ouest (12).
Full Description
The bulletin reports seismic activity in Haiti from September 1 to September 30, 2023, based on local networks (Ayiti-séismes and the UTS) and regional networks (Cuba, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic). It counts 62 earthquakes of magnitude 0.8 to 3.8 and ranks the departments by number of events.
How to cite
Bureau of Mines and Energy (BME), Seismic Bulletin of Haiti, September 2023, https://bme.gouv.ht/media/upload/doc/publications/Bulletin_sismique_septembre_23_vf.pdf
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- Bureau des Mines et de l'Énergie (BME)