> very strong and intermediately deep Mw 7.1 Earthquake on New Guinea, Papua New Guinea

04/02/2023 - Earthquake on New Guinea, Papua New Guinea

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time April 2, 2023, 8:04 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 7.1
Latitude -4.36 °N
Longitude 143.13 °E
Depth 73 km
Aftershocks 4
Last Update 2023-04-02
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Papua New Guinea
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 1000 100 7 300
Papua New Guinea 1000 100 7 300

Affected Population
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Aftershock Sequence
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Impact on Health Services

A total 51 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 0.01 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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