Alan Kafka
Weston Observatory
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Boston College

On October, 7, 2018, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that occurred in Haiti was recorded by Weston Observatory 😢 once again reminding us of the importance of being sensitive in our roles as seismologists regarding the human tragedy caused by powerful earthquakes. 😢

“Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Hits Northern Haiti (CNN)”
https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/06/americas/haiti-earthquake/index.html

See Weston Observatory seismogram below: Magnitude 5.9 main shock on top, and magnitude 5.2 aftershock below.

Earthquakes are among the most frightening and devastating of natural hazards, often resulting in catastrophic loss of life and property 😢 And yet, earthquakes are also among the most fascinating of natural phenomena, teaching us humility in the face of the power of nature…

Additional information about this earthquake can also be found on the U.S. Geological Survey earthquake monitoring website.

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