> moderate and shallow mw 5.7 Earthquake in Antofagasta, Chile

12/21/2023 - Earthquake in Antofagasta, Chile

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Dec. 21, 2023, 4:21 p.m.
Magnitude mw 5.7
Latitude -21.87 °N
Longitude -70.11 °E
Depth 48.3 km
Last Update 2023-12-21
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1 aftershocks
Impact on Health Services

A total 2 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 0.17 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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