> moderate and shallow MW 5.4 Earthquake in Sichuan, China

09/15/2021 - Earthquake in Sichuan, China

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Sept. 15, 2021, 10:33 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.4
Latitude 29.21 °N
Longitude 105.36 °E
Depth 10 km
Last Update 2021-09-16
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 76548 146 3 23289 1004
China 76548 146 3 23289 1004

Detailed damage statistics (damaged / destroyed)

China 0 0 0 0 0 23289 / 1004 0 0

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

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Impact on Health Services

A total 38 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 2.95 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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