Haiti may have a strong earthquake again

Geologists predict that Haiti may soon experience another strong earthquake after the January 12 earthquake that killed 200,000 people and left Port-au-Prince as a ruin.

Build a cross in front of a mass grave burying earthquake victims on 1-2.Photo: Reuters

Port-au-Prince is still in ruins in the photo taken on January 31.Photo: Reuters

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the likelihood of a 7-magnitude or more earthquake in Haiti in the next 1 month is 3%; The possibility of a strong earthquake of 6 - 6.9 richter is 25% and from 5 - 5.9 richter is 90%.

'Listen, the 3% figure is negligible, but in certain periods, this is quite a large number that we can predict after a strong earthquake' , Professor - Dr. Tim Dixon received determined.

'If everyone lives in a tent, they will be safe. My recommendation is not to go into buildings, even if the building is claimed to be safe; don't set up tents near tall buildings, ' he added.

According to USGS, in the three weeks since the magnitude 7 earthquake, there have been 63 magnitude 4 - 5.9 magnitude magnitudes in Haiti. USGS recommends that a 5-magnitude aftershock is often perceived on a large scale and poses a risk of damage, especially to weak or previously damaged structures.