> moderate and intermediately deep MW 5.9 Earthquake offshore Ajacutla, El Salvador

05/12/2021 - Earthquake offshore Ajacutla, El Salvador

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time May 12, 2021, 10:45 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.9
Latitude 13.36 °N
Longitude -90.12 °E
Depth 60 km
Last Update 2021-05-12
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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 0.36 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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