07/16/1990 - Earthquake on Luzon, Philippines
Event Characteristics
| Date & Time | July 16, 1990, 9:26 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | Mw 7.7 |
| Latitude | 15.97 °N |
| Longitude | 121.05 °E |
| Depth | 25 km |
| Last Update | 2022-07-27 |
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Impact on Health Services
A total 2259 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.
42 hospitals and 36 clinics may experience operational problems due to strong shaking at their location.
42 hospitals and 36 clinics are located in regions of severe shaking and may no longer be operational.
Impact on Energy Infrastructure
A total 4.28 GW of power generation capacity has been affected by this event.
Power plants with a total capacity of 0.31 GW (7 % of the affected capacity) may experience damage and/or interuptions due to strong event impact.