> moderate and intermediately deep MB 5.6 Earthquake in Piura, Peru

10/05/2022 - Earthquake in Piura, Peru

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Oct. 5, 2022, 10:26 a.m.
Magnitude mb 5.6
Latitude -4.81 °N
Longitude -80.48 °E
Depth 60 km
Aftershocks 2
Last Update 2022-10-05
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Peru
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 47 3 1 52 19
Peru 47 3 1 52 19

Detailed damage statistics (damaged / destroyed)

Peru 5 15 1 None 5 26 / 19 None None

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

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Impact on Health Services

A total 104 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 0.03 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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