> moderate and shallow MW 5.5 Earthquake near Elazig, Turkey

12/27/2020 - Earthquake near Elazig, Turkey

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Dec. 27, 2020, 7:37 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.5
Latitude 38.49 °N
Longitude 39.21 °E
Depth 2 km
Last Update 2020-12-27
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Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 67 20
Turkey 67 20

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

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Impact on Energy Infrastructure

A total 1.83 GW of power generation capacity has been affected by this event.

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