The Haiti Earthquake 2010 Flashcards
1
Q
When did the major earthquake strike Haiti?
A
12 January 2010 at 4.53 pm local time
2
Q
What was the magnitude of the Haiti earthquake in 2010?
A
7.0 MW
3
Q
What geological feature was responsible for the Haiti earthquake?
A
A slip along a 40 km section of the Enriquillo fault
4
Q
Where was the epicenter of the 2010 Haiti earthquake located?
A
25 km southwest of Port-au-Prince
5
Q
What was the depth of the focus of the Haiti earthquake?
A
12 km
6
Q
How long did the shaking last during the Haiti earthquake?
A
12-14 seconds
7
Q
What significant aftershocks occurred after the Haiti earthquake?
A
- 6.0 MW within 20 minutes
- 5.7 MW within 20 minutes
- 5.9 MW on 20 January
