> moderate and shallow MW 5.2 Earthquake offshore Oaxaca, Mexico

01/17/2020 - Earthquake offshore Oaxaca, Mexico

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Jan. 17, 2020, 3:07 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.2
Latitude 16.60 °N
Longitude -95.06 °E
Depth 18 km
Last Update 2020-03-18
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 500 1260
Mexico 500 1260

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 13 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 1.32 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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