More than 1,900 people died in a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on Saturday morning, and Tropical Depression Grace hampered rescue efforts on Monday and Tuesday.

The quake struck about 78 miles west of Port-au-Prince. At least 7,000 homes were destroyed, 5,000 more were damaged and those without shelter were forced to sleep on soccer fields and in the street as aftershocks continued throughout the overnight hours.

At least 9,900 injuries were reported, and more than 30,000 families were left homeless by the large tremor, officials told the Associated Press.

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Photos show the destruction in the badly damaged town of Les Cayes in southwestern Haiti as rescue workers and locals search for survivors in the rubble.

Henry declared a one-month state of emergency for the whole country.

Click through the slideshow above to see images of the damage in Haiti.

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