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