Haiti has been rocked with another earthquake on January 20, 2010. It has been reported that a heavy earthquake hit Haiti today morning at 6 am. United States Geological Survey reported that it was magnitude of 6.1 that shook Haiti and spread fear across Haiti. It has also been reported that the epicenter of this earthquake was 35 miles in the south-western area of Port-au-Prince. This recent earthquake occurred some 6.2 miles beneath the surface. January 20, 2010 is also a bad day for the poorest Caribbean nation of Haiti.

Haitians have been experiencing continuous earthquakes; just eight days ago Haiti was smashed down with a major quake which broke the record of two centuries. Since that quake, rescue teams across the planet have been working for Haiti victims. This latest quake which struck Haiti has become the most terrible quake after that heavy quake of magnitude 7.3. That quake blasted the capital of Haiti and it caused more than 1.5 million Haitians homeless and some 2 million Haitians lost their lives.

Seismologists of United States Geological Survey informed that there are more than 132 quakes in Haiti with a massive force from magnitude 6 to 6.9 in a year. Still we do not have any latest news regarding casualties and injuries. However, it was reported that a magnitude 6.1 quake shook the collapsed buildings. Officials have been reporting that more life loss and damage is feared in the area.

Now rescuers would have to raise more donations and more assistance from all the world organizations. Haiti is a poor country and it has been standing on the targets of continuous quakes. Haiti needs years to rebuild and world volunteers are here to serve this poor country. As the human beings, we will have to donate more and more so that Haitians can stand on their feet soon.

 

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