> strong and shallow MW 6.4 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 6.4
Latitude 40.56 °N
Longitude -124.42 °E
Depth 17 km
Last Update 2022-12-20
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 170 17 2 114 72
United States of America 170 17 2 114 72

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 4 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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