The quake caused enormous damage, especially in the southwest of the country. Many buildings have been destroyed.
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In Jeremie, the damage is enormous. The city has 100,000 inhabitants, and according to the Red Cross at first sight just as much damage as after the devastating earthquake 11 years ago. More than 200,000 people were killed and more than 300,000 injured.
Streets full of rubble
Also in Les Cayes, one of the largest cities in the country, streets are full of rubble. Houses and hotels collapsed and people were buried under the rubble.
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Prime Minister Ariel Henry has declared a state of emergency. He promises on Twitter that all possible help will be mobilized to help victims. US President Joe Biden has pledged help.
Place earthquake
The earthquake occurred 8 kilometers from the place Petit-Trou-de-Nippes on the Tiburon peninsula, 150 kilometers west of the capital Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 10 kilometers.
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There were aftershocks measuring 5.2 and 5.9 on the Richter scale. A tsunami warning was in effect for a short time, but it was quickly withdrawn.
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