> strong and shallow MW 6.8 Earthquake near Elazig, Turkey

01/24/2020 - Earthquake near Elazig, Turkey

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Jan. 24, 2020, 6:55 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 6.8
Latitude 38.39 °N
Longitude 39.09 °E
Depth 10 km
Last Update 2020-03-18
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 80000 3262 84 31196 13368
Turkey 40000 1631 40 15598 6684
Turkey 40000 1631 44 15598 6684

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

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Impact on Health Services

A total 51 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 3.18 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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