> very strong and shallow MW 7.2 Earthquake on Tiburon Peninsula, Haiti

08/14/2021 - Earthquake on Tiburon Peninsula, Haiti

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Aug. 14, 2021, 2:29 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 7.2
Latitude 18.43 °N
Longitude -73.44 °E
Depth 10 km
Last Update 2021-08-14
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 650000 12268 2207 119743 83045
Haiti 650000 12268 2207 119743 83045

Detailed damage statistics (damaged / destroyed)

Haiti 0 0 0 0 0 77006 / 52923 0 42737 / 30122

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 816 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.
194 hospitals and 3 clinics may experience operational problems due to strong shaking at their location.
194 hospitals and 3 clinics are located in regions of severe shaking and may no longer be operational.

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