> modest and shallow MB 4.9 Earthquake in Khuzestan, Iran

05/17/2022 - Earthquake in Khuzestan, Iran

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time May 17, 2022, 4:05 p.m.
Magnitude mb 4.9
Latitude 31.66 °N
Longitude 50.34 °E
Depth 10 km
Aftershocks 1
Last Update 2022-05-17
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 1724
Iran 1724

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 1 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 0.77 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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