The town of Jeremie in Haiti's southwest region was struck by a moderate earthquake on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. At least two people were killed, authorities confirmed. (Patrick Farrell/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 struck southern Haiti early Tuesday, killing at least four people and injuring 36 others, authorities said.The quake struck before dawn near the southwestern coastal city of Jeremie at a depth of six miles (10 kilometers), according to the U.S.
Geological Survey."I thought the whole house was going to fall on top of me," Eric Mpitabakana, a World Food Program official in Jeremie, told The Associated Press by phone.RELATED: Preliminary 5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Northern California coastTwo homes collapsed in the quake, and a key route that connects Jeremie and Les Cayes was blocked, according to Haiti's Civil Protection Agency.Three of the people who died were found under a collapsed house where rescuers were searching for more people, Frankel Maginaire, with Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency in Jeremie told the AP.The month of May celebrates Haitian Heritage.
The rich culture, vibrant resilient people and their contributions are discussed with Nicodeme Jean-Baptiste, a Haitian-American small business owner based in Orlando, Florida.
The son of Haitian immigrants shares how his parents story inspired him and why the world should celebrate the contributions of Haitians all-over.He said that several children were hospitalized with injuries they received after they panicked and ran.A crowd of people gathered around one home that collapsed as they tried to search for survivors in the rubble.