> moderate and shallow MW 5.8 Earthquake in Bushehr, Iran

04/18/2021 - Earthquake in Bushehr, Iran

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time April 18, 2021, 8:41 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.8
Latitude 29.82 °N
Longitude 50.70 °E
Depth 10 km
Last Update 2021-04-18
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 1196 6 299
Iran 1196 6 299

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 13 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.

Using data of the Healthsites.io. Latest update: May 2024 (only considering hospitals and clinics). In some countries, definitions for clinics and hospitals may deviate.

Impact on Energy Infrastructure

A total 0.48 GW of power generation capacity has been affected by this event.

Using data of the Global Power Plant Database. Latest update: June 2021, min. Capacity 10 MW.

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