7.0 magnitude earthquake hits off the coast of Haiti

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Haiti on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter of the quake was 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast Saint-Louis du Sud, according to the survey. People in the capital of Port-au-Prince felt the tremor and many rushed into the streets in fear.