People carry an injured person after an earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010. The largest earthquake ever recorded in the area rocked Haiti on Tuesday. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 and was centered about 10 miles (15 kilometers) west of Port-au-Prince. (AP Photo/Radio Tele Ginen)
A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 devastates the Caribbean nation of Haiti.
The earthquake was the strongest to hit the country in 200 years and was reported to be felt as far away as Cuba.
Rescue operations are ongoing to save people trapped in the debris. Thousands are feared dead.
Below is a video after the earthquake.
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