> strong and shallow MW 6.1 Earthquake offshore Hualien, Taiwan

01/03/2022 - Earthquake offshore Hualien, Taiwan

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Jan. 3, 2022, 10:46 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 6.1
Latitude 23.98 °N
Longitude 122.23 °E
Depth 20 km
Last Update 2022-01-03
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Taiwan
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 15
Taiwan 15

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 56 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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