An earthquake measuring 7 on the Richter...

The quake occurred Tuesday at a depth of 6 miles and its epicenter was 10 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Haitian Ambassador to the United States Raymond Joseph called the quake "a catastrophe of major proportions."

U.S. President Barack Obama said his country was ready to assist the impoverished Caribbean nation with a population of some 10 million.

MOSCOW, January 13 (RIA Novosti)