09/18/2022 - Earthquake in Taitung, Taiwan
Event Characteristics
| 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 |
| Share | Tweet |
| Country | Displaced | Injured | Dead | Damaged Buildings | Destroyed Buildings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 171 | 1 | 213 | ||
| Taiwan | 171 | 1 | 213 |
Source: Earthquake Impact Database
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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.
Impact on Energy Infrastructure
A total 4.77 GW of power generation capacity has been affected by this event.