Earthquake hits Haiti

By News Staff

Posted Jan 12, 2010 06:10:33 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake has hit Haiti.

CNN says there was a magnitude 5.9 aftershock.

A hospital has collapsed and other buildings have been damaged.

People have been heard screaming for help from the hospital, near Port-au-Prince.

There have been no immediate reports of deaths or injuries.

A tsunami warning has been issued for Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Bahamas.

Stay with 570 News for the latest on this developing story.

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