> moderate and shallow MB 5.6 Earthquake in West Azarbaijan, Iran

01/18/2023 - Earthquake in West Azarbaijan, Iran

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Jan. 18, 2023, 11:08 a.m.
Magnitude mb 5.6
Latitude 38.53 °N
Longitude 44.95 °E
Depth 2 km
Aftershocks 2
Last Update 2023-01-18
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Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 21535 252 3600 370
Iran 21535 252 3600 370

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 2 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.

Impact on Energy Infrastructure

A total 0.35 GW of power generation capacity has been affected by this event.

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