7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti; at least 29 killed

By Associated Press

Aug 15, 2021 1:40 am

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti: At least 29 people were killed when a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, just days before a tropical storm is expected to make landfall, and Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he was mobilizing all available government resources to help victims in the affected areas.

The epicenter of the quake was about 125 kilometers (78 miles) west of the capital of Port-au-Prince, the US Geological Survey said, and widespread damage was reported.

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