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Assuming that you are referring to the earthquake that occured in January 2010, the focus or hypocentre (the point within the Earth where the rupture actually occurred) was located at a depth of 13 km below the surface.
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JordanThe focus of the Haiti earthquake that occurred on January 12, 2010, was relatively shallow, estimated to be about 13 kilometers (8 miles) beneath the surface. This shallow focus is one of the reasons why the earthquake caused such widespread devastation and high casualties.
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What are the effects of deep focus earthquakes?
Very little, as the earthquake occurs deep underground, hence the deep focus.
Which causes more damage a shallow focus or deep focus?
Deep focus tends to cause more damage compared to shallow focus, as it involves concentrating energy on a smaller area, resulting in a more intense and localized impact. Shallow focus distributes the energy over a wider area, reducing the overall damage potential in comparison.
What Richter scale was the haiti earthquake?
The Haiti earthquake in 2010 had a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale.
When was the earthquake in Haiti?
The major earthquake that devastated Haiti occurred on January 12, 2010.
Is the haiti earthquake the strongest earthquake ever?
No, the Haiti earthquake in 2010 was not the strongest earthquake ever recorded. The strongest earthquake ever recorded was the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile, which had a magnitude of 9.5 on the Richter scale.
