SITUATION OVERVIEW
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded on Saturday 14 August at around 0830 am in the South Region of Haiti. The epicentre was located 13 km to the South-South-East of Petit Trou de Nippes, in the Departments of Nippes, Grand'Anse and Sud, with a combined population representing around 16% of the country's total population, estimated at 11.4 million. The earthquake, which was at a depth of 10 km, was followed by a number of aftershocks.
CDEMA COORDINATING UNIT ACTIONS:
The RCC was activated on August 14, 2021, and following the initial Information Note, a total of 12 Situation. Reports were prepared and issued. Given that operations on the ground in Haiti have transitioned to the reconstruction/recovery phase, this Situation Report is the final being issued on this event.
For full situation report please click HERE.