The United States Institute of Geological Survey (USGS) reports that a magnitude 3.8 earthquake on the Richter scale occurred in Haiti early Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 4:29 and 37 seconds local time.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located 3 kilometers west of Jean-Rabel (North West Department), 18 kilometers north-east of Môle Saint Nicolas, 41 kilometers southeast of Port-de-Paix, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

So far no damage has been reported by the local authorities or by the Directorate of Civil Protection (DPC).

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