Beverly Hills 1/14/2010 1:21:55 AM
News / Nature

Haiti Quake Largest Ever Recorded in the Area

World News Update by EQUITIES Magazine

The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that shook Haiti yesterday was the largest earthquake ever recorded in the area.

 

The earthquake was centered about 10 miles west of the capital, Port-au-Price.

 

Relief workers, foreign governments and international aid organization have be mobilized to prepare to deal with the thousands of dead and injured.

 

Director of Catholic Relief Services Karel Zelenka said, “It’s the disaster of the century” for Haiti.

 

Text "Haiti" to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross Haitian relief effort or "YELE" to 501501 to donate $5 through Yéle Haiti.

 

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