> very strong and intermediately deep Mw 7.6 Earthquake near Lae, Papua New Guinea

09/11/2022 - Earthquake near Lae, Papua New Guinea

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Sept. 11, 2022, 1:46 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 7.6
Latitude -6.22 °N
Longitude 146.48 °E
Depth 80 km
Aftershocks 1
Last Update 2022-09-12
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Papua New Guinea
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 3211 30 21 1076
Papua New Guinea 3211 30 21 1076

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 31 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.
2 hospitals and 2 clinics may experience operational problems due to strong shaking at their location.

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 0.12 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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