> moderate and shallow MW 5.3 Earthquake offshore Crete, Greece

09/28/2021 - Earthquake offshore Crete, Greece

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Sept. 28, 2021, 6:48 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.3
Latitude 35.06 °N
Longitude 25.14 °E
Depth 10 km
Last Update 2021-09-28
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Greece
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 100
Greece 100

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 18 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 0.19 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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