> moderate and shallow MW 5.6 Earthquake offshore Escuintla, Guatemala

02/28/2023 - Earthquake offshore Escuintla, Guatemala

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Feb. 28, 2023, 8:44 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.6
Latitude 13.67 °N
Longitude -90.80 °E
Depth 54 km
Last Update 2023-02-28
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Impact on Health Services

A total 10 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 0.84 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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