> strong and intermediately deep MW 6.7 Earthquake in Guayas, Ecuador

03/18/2023 - Earthquake in Guayas, Ecuador

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time March 18, 2023, 6:12 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 6.7
Latitude -2.75 °N
Longitude -79.78 °E
Depth 80 km
Aftershocks 1
Last Update 2023-03-18
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Ecuador
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 875 495 15 1486 262
Ecuador 836 494 14 1433 249
Peru 39 1 1 53 13

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Impact on Health Services

A total 378 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 0.61 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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