At least 724 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that rocked Haiti

At least 724 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that rocked Haiti, authorities said Sunday. 

An additional 2,800 people were injured in the 7.2-magnitude tremor that struck early Saturday, the country's civil protection agency said.

U.S. Geological Survey has issued a red alert for fatalities following 7.2 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Haiti and says high casualties are probable and the disaster is likely widespread

Haiti's civil protection service says 724 people have died following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake

Massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has just struck of the coast of southwest Haiti. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 6 miles. 

There is NO tsunami threat to the United States East Coast, Gulf Coast or the Caribbean islands at this time. 

strong earthquake hit Haiti damaging buildings, but no immediate reports of casualties The quake badly shook Haiti, a city of people, about 75 kilometres from the epicentre 

According to local media, at least one residential building in Haiti was damaged and several people received injuries while leaving their homes. Notably, some residents were caught by surprise when the earthquake hit, so people had to stay outside

Powerful earthquake has struck Haiti this morning. Early estimates have it at 7.2 magnitude. A devastating earthquake hit the island in 2010 measuring 7.0 on the Richter Scale.