> strong and shallow MW 6.1 Earthquake near Piura, Peru

07/30/2021 - Earthquake near Piura, Peru

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time July 30, 2021, 7:10 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 6.1
Latitude -4.93 °N
Longitude -80.68 °E
Depth 36 km
Last Update 2021-08-02
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 2865 32 3596 901
Peru 2865 32 3596 901

Detailed damage statistics (damaged / destroyed)

Peru 11 / 2 133 / 23 0 15 9 3420 / 873 5 0 / 3

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

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Impact on Health Services

A total 40 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.

Impact on Energy Infrastructure

A total 0.06 GW of power generation capacity has been affected by this event.

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