> strong and shallow Mw 6.9 Earthquake in Taitung, Taiwan

09/18/2022 - Earthquake in Taitung, Taiwan

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Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Sept. 18, 2022, 8:44 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 6.9
Latitude 23.21 °N
Longitude 121.29 °E
Depth 10 km
Aftershocks 1
Last Update 2022-09-18
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 171 1 213
Taiwan 171 1 213

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 1045 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.
9 hospitals and 17 clinics may experience operational problems due to strong shaking at their location.

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 4.77 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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