> moderate and shallow MW 5.6 Earthquake in Arequipa, Peru

03/16/2022 - Earthquake in Arequipa, Peru

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time March 16, 2022, 7:06 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.6
Latitude -15.74 °N
Longitude -72.06 °E
Depth 10 km
Last Update 2022-03-16
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Peru
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 828 6 820 528
Peru 828 6 820 528

Detailed damage statistics (damaged / destroyed)

Peru 1 10 / 10 0 1 2 / 1 799 / 514 0 7 / 3

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

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Impact on Health Services

A total 6 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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