Seismic Bulletin of Haiti, October 2025
Summary: Monthly bulletin of the BME Technical Seismology Unit on the 37 earthquakes recorded in Haiti in October 2025, with magnitudes, depths and distribution by department.
Key Findings
- 37 earthquakes of magnitude 0.4 to 3.4 were recorded in Haiti in October 2025.
- 35 of them (94.6%) had a magnitude of 3 or less, and 21 (56.77%) a depth of 10 km or less.
- The two most affected departments were Ouest with 9 earthquakes (24.32%) and Nord-Ouest with 7 (18.92%); Sud-Est and Nippes each had 5 (13.51%).
- The unit describes the month as moderate to low seismicity, dominated by shallow, low-magnitude events, and calls for stronger observation networks, updated response plans and public awareness.
Full Description
The bulletin reports seismic activity in Haiti from October 1 to October 31, 2025, based on local networks (Ayiti-séismes and the UTS) and regional networks (Cuba, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic). It counts 37 earthquakes of magnitude 0.4 to 3.4, breaks them down by magnitude and depth, and ranks the departments by number of events.
How to cite
Bureau of Mines and Energy (BME), Seismic Bulletin of Haiti, October 2025, https://bme.gouv.ht/media/upload/doc/publications/Bulletin_sismique_octobre_2025.pdf
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- Bureau des Mines et de l'Énergie (BME)