> strong and intermediately deep MW 6.2 Earthquake in Escuintla, Guatemala

02/16/2022 - Earthquake in Escuintla, Guatemala

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Feb. 16, 2022, 8:12 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 6.2
Latitude 14.22 °N
Longitude -91.23 °E
Depth 100 km
Last Update 2022-02-16
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Guatemala
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 33 2 3 39 1
Guatemala 33 2 3 38 1
Mexico 1

Detailed damage statistics (damaged / destroyed)

Guatemala 0 0 0 0 0 31 / 1 0 7
Mexico 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

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Impact on Health Services

A total 164 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 0.26 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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