> moderate and shallow MW 5.2 Earthquake in Ahuachapán, El Salvador

01/16/2023 - Earthquake in Ahuachapán, El Salvador

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Jan. 16, 2023, 12:07 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.2
Latitude 14.02 °N
Longitude -89.80 °E
Depth 10 km
Aftershocks 3
Last Update 2023-01-16
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El Salvador
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 2976 4 580 768
El Salvador 2000 4 419 713
Guatemala 976 161 55

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 94 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 0.10 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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