> moderate and intermediately deep ML 5.4 Earthquake in Taiwan, Taiwan

10/24/2021 - Earthquake in Taiwan, Taiwan

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Oct. 24, 2021, 7:12 a.m.
Magnitude ML 5.4
Latitude 24.59 °N
Longitude 121.72 °E
Depth 67 km
Last Update 2021-10-24
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Taiwan
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 5 50
Taiwan 5 50

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

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Impact on Health Services

A total 529 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 1.30 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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