HAITI — An earthquake with a 4.9 magnitude has killed four people and injured 36 others in Haiti. The earthquake occurred in Southern Haiti and is significant because it comes almost two years after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit same region.
Natural disasters in Haiti seem ever present, and the country is still attempting to recover from heavy floods that occurred over the weekend. At least 51 people were killed and almost 31,600 homes were flooded.
These floods have led to widespread devastation and hardship, and the Prime Minister of Haiti has requested international aid. This latest earthquake occurred as the country struggled with floods, with reports suggesting more natural disasters could be on the horizon.
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