> moderate and shallow MW 5.9 Earthquake in Atacama, Chile

04/04/2023 - Earthquake in Atacama, Chile

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time April 4, 2023, 9:08 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.9
Latitude -27.47 °N
Longitude -70.84 °E
Depth 59 km
Last Update 2023-04-06
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Impact on Health Services

A total 12 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 0.35 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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