> modest and shallow MW 4.8 Earthquake offshore Suðurnes, Iceland

08/01/2022 - Earthquake offshore Suðurnes, Iceland

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Aug. 1, 2022, 8:27 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 4.8
Latitude 64.09 °N
Longitude -22.23 °E
Depth 10 km
Last Update 2022-08-01
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Impact on Health Services

A total 9 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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