10/17/2023 - Earthquake in Hormozgan, Iran
Event Characteristics
| Date & Time | Oct. 17, 2023, 7:10 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | mb 5.9 |
| Latitude | 27.69 °N |
| Longitude | 56.26 °E |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Aftershocks | 4 |
| Last Update | 2023-10-17 |
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Impact on Health Services
A total 18 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.
1 hospitals and 0 clinics may experience operational problems due to strong shaking at their location.
Impact on Energy Infrastructure
A total 1.34 GW of power generation capacity has been affected by this event.