> very strong and intermediately deep MW 7.2 Earthquake offshore Talaud Islands, Indonesia

01/21/2021 - Earthquake offshore Talaud Islands, Indonesia

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Jan. 21, 2021, 1:23 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 7.2
Latitude 4.96 °N
Longitude 127.52 °E
Depth 122 km
Last Update 2021-01-21
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Indonesia
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 9
Philippines 9

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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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.

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