> very strong and shallow Mw 7.0 Earthquake in Kamchatka, Russia

08/17/2024 - Earthquake in Kamchatka, Russia

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Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Aug. 17, 2024, 7:10 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 7
Latitude 52.97 °N
Longitude 159.98 °E
Depth 51 km
Aftershocks 3
Last Update 2024-08-17
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Impact on Health Services

A total 37 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 0.39 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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