> moderate and shallow MW 5.2 Earthquake offshore Chinandega, Nicaragua

09/06/2022 - Earthquake offshore Chinandega, Nicaragua

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Sept. 6, 2022, 9:35 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.2
Latitude 12.92 °N
Longitude -87.37 °E
Depth 10 km
Aftershocks 2
Last Update 2022-09-06
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Impact on Health Services

A total 35 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 0.33 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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