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Death toll in Haiti earthquake reaches 1,419
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- 17 August, 2021
- 05:59
The number of people who lost their lives in the devastating earthquake in Haiti has climbed to 1,419. Around 7,000 people suffered in the natural disaster, Report informs, citing Agency France Press.
The epicenter of Saturday's quake was about 12km (7.5 miles) from the town of Saint-Louis du Sud, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
But the tremor could be felt in the densely populated capital of Port-au-Prince, some 125km away, and neighboring countries.
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