> strong and shallow MW 6.3 Earthquake offshore California, United States of America

12/20/2022 - Earthquake offshore California, United States of America

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Dec. 20, 2022, 11:34 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 6.3
Latitude 40.49 °N
Longitude -124.60 °E
Depth 30 km
Aftershocks 6
Last Update 2022-12-20
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Impact on Health Services

A total 3 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 0.05 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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