At least 227 people have died after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti, the country's civil protection service says
Sacred Heart church is damaged after an earthquake in Les Cayes, Haiti, on August 14, 2021. Delot Jean/AP
At least 227 people are dead after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook Haiti on Saturday morning. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has declared a state of emergency, which will last for one month.The earthquake was about 12 kilometers northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud and 10 kilometers deep , according to the US Geological Survey. Aftershocks continue to be felt in Haiti, with the largest being a magnitude of 5.2.
Rescue groups are on the ground assessing damage. There is"significant damage to homes, roads, and infrastructure," according toTropical Storm Grace is expected to impact the region early next week. Tropical storm-force winds and heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding are expected from Monday into Tuesday.
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