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At Least 304 Are Dead After A 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti

People in the capital of Port-au-Prince felt the tremor and many rushed into the streets in fear. The U.S. Geological Survey predicts the death toll could reach into the thousands.
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Updated August 14, 2021 at 8:31 PM ET

A massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, raising fears of destruction similar to the devastating 2010 quake that shattered the country.

At least 304 people have died and more than 1,800 were injured, according to Haiti's . The USGS predicts the death toll could reach

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