> moderate and shallow M 5.0 Earthquake in Atacama, Chile

08/19/2022 - Earthquake in Atacama, Chile

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Aug. 19, 2022, 11:44 a.m.
Magnitude M 5
Latitude -28.71 °N
Longitude -71.24 °E
Depth 30 km
Last Update 2022-08-19
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Impact on Health Services

A total 2 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 0.06 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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