> moderate and shallow MW 5.1 Earthquake in Lago Nicaragua, Nicaragua

04/06/2023 - Earthquake in Lago Nicaragua, Nicaragua

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time April 6, 2023, 8:39 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.1
Latitude 11.66 °N
Longitude -85.83 °E
Depth 10 km
Last Update 2023-04-06
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Nicaragua
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Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 10
Nicaragua 10

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Impact on Health Services

A total 68 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 0.06 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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