Port-au-Prince [Hiati], August 15 (ANI): At least 29 people have died after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday morning.

The US Geological Survey said it is likely that casualties are "high", CNN reported.

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"High casualties are probable and the disaster is likely widespread," according to the USGS.

The earthquake was about 12 kilometres northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud and 10 kilometres deep, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

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"There are reports of significant damage to homes, roads, and infrastructure," American Red Cross spokeswoman Katie Wilkes said.

A tsunami threat has been issued for the region. (ANI)

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