> moderate and shallow MW 5.4 Earthquake near Reykjavik, Iceland

03/14/2021 - Earthquake near Reykjavik, Iceland

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time March 14, 2021, 3:15 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.4
Latitude 64.03 °N
Longitude -22.26 °E
Depth 2 km
Last Update 2021-03-15
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 1
Iceland 1

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

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14 aftershocks
Impact on Health Services

A total 5 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 0.08 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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