> moderate and shallow MW 5.9 Earthquake near Melbourne, Australia

09/22/2021 - Earthquake near Melbourne, Australia

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Sept. 22, 2021, 1:15 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.9
Latitude -37.50 °N
Longitude 146.34 °E
Depth 17 km
Last Update 2021-09-22
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 100
Australia 100

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 547 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 0.51 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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