SITUATION OVERVIEW
- A 7.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded on Saturday 14 August at around 0830 h, in the southern region of the country. The epicenter was located 13 km to the South South East of Petit Trou de Nippes in the departments of Nippes Grand'Anse and Sud, at a depth of 10 km.
- The Departments of Nippes Grand'Anse and Sud have a combined population representing around 16% of the country's total population, which is estimated at 11.4 million.
- Prime Minister Ariel Henry declared a one month National State of Emergency.
- Tropical Depression Grace passed over Haiti on Monday 16 August 2021 resulting in flooding and
landslides.
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