Location
What is the capital of Haiti?
Port-au-Prince
When did the earthquake occur?
January 10th, 2010, 4:53pm
How many people died because of the quake?
220,000
What medical outbreak occurred?
Cholera in October, 2010.
Why was Port-au-Prince affected terribly?
Over-populated city, bad infrastructure and no housing regulations, epicentre of the quake.
How big was the earthquake? (magnitude)
7.0
How many buildings were destroyed?
90% of buildings (281,300)
Why was the clean-up chaotic?
Corrupt government, death of many public servants, lack of effective leadership
What type of earthquake was the Haiti Earthquake and what tectonic plates are under Haiti?
Strike-slip fault. Caribbean plate and North American plate.
How deep was the earthquake underground?
10km
Why was Haiti unable to receive resources after the quake?
Airport was shut down, harbour was severely damaged.
How many people were left homeless?
2.8 million
What fault line is Haiti located on?
Enriquillo-Plantain Garden Fault
How many after shocks were felt?
15
What other countries could feel the main shock?
Cuba, Jamaica, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic
Media coverage allowed for what to happen?
Influx in foreign aid. Money, resources and personnel were sent it.