> strong and shallow MW 6.4 Earthquake offshore Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

01/07/2020 - Earthquake offshore Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Jan. 7, 2020, 9:24 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 6.4
Latitude 17.95 °N
Longitude -66.74 °E
Depth 7 km
Last Update 2020-03-18
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Puerto Rico
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 4900 10 4 1390 300
United States of America 4900 10 4 1390 300

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 24 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 1.56 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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