> moderate and shallow MW 5.7 Earthquake near China Border, Laos

12/24/2021 - Earthquake near China Border, Laos

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Dec. 24, 2021, 2:43 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.7
Latitude 22.35 °N
Longitude 101.67 °E
Depth 10 km
Last Update 2022-01-02
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 787 10 7018 174
China 537 10 6818 124
Laos 250 200 50

Detailed damage statistics (damaged / destroyed)

China 35 32 0 0 0 6490 / 124 45 216

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

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Impact on Health Services

A total 3 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.

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