> moderate and shallow MB 5.2 Earthquake in Alajuela, Costa Rica

02/18/2023 - Earthquake in Alajuela, Costa Rica

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Feb. 18, 2023, 9:24 a.m.
Magnitude mb 5.2
Latitude 10.22 °N
Longitude -84.17 °E
Depth 8 km
Aftershocks 1
Last Update 2023-02-18
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Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 5
Costa Rica 5

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Impact on Health Services

A total 452 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 0.28 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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