The temblor hit Jan. 12, 2010, and destroyed tens of thousands of buildings. People from around the world rushed to help Haiti with the recovery and rebuilding process.
Here is a selection of images comparing Port-au-Prince, the capital, in the days after the earthquake and as it is today.
The supreme court
Top: Dec. 29, 2014
Bottom: Jan. 14, 2010
The national palace
Top: Dec. 29, 2014
Bottom: Jan. 13, 2010
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
Top: Dec. 29, 2014
Bottom: Jan. 19, 2010
Downtown Port-au-Prince
Top: Dec. 29, 2014
Bottom: Jan. 14, 2010
A street in Port-au-Prince
Top: Dec. 29, 2014
Bottom: Jan. 14, 2010
Sacre Coeur Church
Top: Dec. 29, 2014
Bottom: Jan. 14, 2010