Haitian earthquake registers on Oklahoma equipment

 
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Published: January 13, 2010

The largest earthquake ever recorded in Haiti registered on equipment managed by the Oklahoma Geological Survey , scientists said.

Authorities said the 7.0 quake caused a hospital collapse and has left the region in chaos.

According to graphs from OGS, the quake registered at a magnitude of 7.0 at 4:53 p.m. in Haiti Tuesday which was 3:53 p.m. Central Standard Time in Oklahoma .


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