4.9 Magnitude Quake Strikes Southern Haiti; 3 Dead

HAITI – Haitian authorities say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 struck southern Haiti early Tuesday, killing at least three people and injuring several others.

According to the U.S. geological survey, the quake struck before dawn near the southwestern coastal city of Jeremie at a depth of six miles.

This latest earthquake comes two years after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Haiti and killed more than 2,200 people, with Les Cayes sustaining the most damage.

Meanwhile, Haiti struggles to recover from heavy floods over the weekend that killed at least 51 people, injured 140 and flooded nearly 32,00 homes.

Prime Minister Ariel Henry has appealed for international assistance.