At least 724 people were killed in the 7.2-magnitude tremor that struck Saturday about 100 miles (160 kilometers) to the west of the densely populated capital Port-au-Prince.
The death toll in Haiti's powerful earthquake jumped to over 700 on Sunday as crews desperately dug through collapsed buildings for survivors in the Caribbean nation still reeling from its president's assassination.
Heavy damage was reported in the center of the city of Jeremie, home to around 200,000 people and composed primarily of single-story buildings.The damage in the city of Les Cayes also appeared to be significant, including the collapse of a multi-story hotel. The United States and other nations swiftly pledged support, with President Joe Biden approving"immediate" aid efforts.
Haiti's neighbour the Dominican Republic said it was shipping 10,000 food rations and medical equipment. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who surveyed the damage via helicopter, declared a state of emergency for one month while calling on the nation to"show solidarity" and not panic.
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