> modest and shallow MB 4.8 Earthquake in Gorj, Romania

03/20/2023 - Earthquake in Gorj, Romania

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time March 20, 2023, 3:02 p.m.
Magnitude mb 4.8
Latitude 45.04 °N
Longitude 23.12 °E
Depth 5 km
Last Update 2023-03-20
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Impact on Health Services

A total 11 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 1.32 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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