A massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti in 2021 and triggered a global humanitarian response
A devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Haiti in 2021, claiming over 2,000 lives and prompting an urgent international effort to provide aid to the island nation.
On August 14, 2021, a powerful earthquake hit the Tiburon Peninsula, causing widespread destruction across Haiti. The disaster killed at least 2,248 people and injured over 12,000 others, destroying tens of thousands of homes and critical infrastructure. This tragedy occurred while the country was still recovering from a major quake in 2010.
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