> strong and shallow MW 6.2 Earthquake offshore Ishikawa, Japan

05/05/2023 - Earthquake offshore Ishikawa, Japan

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time May 5, 2023, 7:42 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 6.2
Latitude 37.57 °N
Longitude 137.33 °E
Depth 40 km
Aftershocks 8
Last Update 2023-05-05
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 45 44 1 706 31
Japan 45 44 1 706 31

Affected Population
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Aftershock Sequence
Event Series
Earthquake in Ishikawa, Japan

M 4.7
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37.50°N 137.20°E

2023/05/05 07:53, 1 year, 6 months ago

Fri 05 May 2023, 1 year ago
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Fri 05 May 2023, 1 year ago
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Mon 08 May 2023, 1 year ago
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Tue 09 May 2023, 1 year ago
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Wed 10 May 2023, 1 year ago
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Impact on Health Services

A total 175 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 1.76 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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