The death toll from the earthquake in Haiti reached 304, injuring more than 2,000 people. This is evidenced by data from the Civil Defense Agency of Haiti.
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the magnitude 7.2 earthquake was followed by numerous aftershocks.
Local authorities say that search and rescue operations have found the bodies of hundreds of people, the exact number of missing has not been established.
The quake wreaked havoc in the country, and authorities called on the international community to support Haiti.
According to the USGS, the epicenter was located 12 kilometers northeast of Saint-Jean-du-Sud.
Earthquakes were also felt in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km. Authorities initially declared a tsunami alert, but it was soon lifted.
Search and rescue operations in the region continue.
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henri has declared a one-month state of emergency.