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Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 hits Haiti, kills over 300

The 7.2-magnitude quake was followed by a series of aftershocks. 

7.2 magnitude earthquake strucks Haiti

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7.2 magnitude earthquake strucks Haiti

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti on Saturday and killed over 300 people. 

 

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Haiti earthquake was about 10 kilometres deep

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Haiti earthquake was about 10 kilometres deep

The massive earthquake was about 10 kilometres deep and hit 12 kilometres northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud. 

 

 

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Powerful quake also injured at least 1,800

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Powerful quake also injured at least 1,800

The earthquake also left at least 1,800 people injured. 

 

(Photo: Reuters)

 

Haitian PM declared a 'state of emergency'

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Haitian PM declared a 'state of emergency'

The quake resulted in the Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry declaring a 'state of emergency' for one month in the Caribbean country. He said that the quake has caused 'enormous damage' to southern areas of the country. 

 

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Earthquake in Haiti

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Earthquake in Haiti

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry said all government resources available would be mobilised to help victims. 

 

 

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Nearly 1,000 homes have been damaged

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Nearly 1,000 homes have been damaged

Haiti's Civil Protection service said that at least 949 homes, seven churches, two hotels and three schools had been destroyed. 

 

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