> moderate and shallow MB 5.0 Earthquake in Suðurnes, Iceland

07/31/2022 - Earthquake in Suðurnes, Iceland

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time July 31, 2022, 7:48 p.m.
Magnitude mb 5
Latitude 63.89 °N
Longitude -22.20 °E
Depth 8 km
Aftershocks 6
Last Update 2022-07-31
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 3
Iceland 3

Detailed damage statistics (damaged / destroyed)

Iceland 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 16 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 0.08 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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