Caribbean Plate Boundary
subduction — 3,200 km
The Caribbean Plate boundary is a complex system involving subduction, transform, and compressional faults surrounding the Caribbean Sea. The 2010 Haiti earthquake killed over 200,000 people and highlighted the extreme vulnerability of the region's cities to seismic events.
Type
subduction
Length
3,200 km
Countries
7
Cities at Risk
4
Risk Assessment
M7+ expected along multiple segments
Last Major Earthquake
M7 — Port-au-Prince, Haiti (2010-01-12)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
Data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program