> strong and shallow MW 6.0 Earthquake in Compostela Valley, Philippines

02/01/2023 - Earthquake in Compostela Valley, Philippines

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Feb. 1, 2023, 11:44 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 6
Latitude 7.76 °N
Longitude 126.06 °E
Depth 10 km
Aftershocks 2
Last Update 2023-02-01
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 16 742 4
Philippines 16 742 4

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 183 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.
5 hospitals and 3 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 0.10 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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