> strong and shallow M 6.0 Earthquake offshore Taiwan, Taiwan

12/15/2022 - Earthquake offshore Taiwan, Taiwan

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Dec. 15, 2022, 5:03 a.m.
Magnitude M 6
Latitude 23.77 °N
Longitude 121.83 °E
Depth 8 km
Aftershocks 1
Last Update 2022-12-15
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 5 10
Taiwan 5 10

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

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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 1.30 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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