> moderate and shallow Mw 5.5 Earthquake in Gorj, Romania

02/14/2023 - Earthquake in Gorj, Romania

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Feb. 14, 2023, 2:16 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.5
Latitude 45.17 °N
Longitude 23.17 °E
Depth 10 km
Last Update 2023-02-14
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Romania
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 4 484
Romania 4 484

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Impact on Health Services

A total 22 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 1.47 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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