> moderate and shallow MB 5.3 Earthquake in Crete, Greece

05/18/2023 - Earthquake in Crete, Greece

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time May 18, 2023, 8:58 p.m.
Magnitude mb 5.3
Latitude 34.98 °N
Longitude 24.86 °E
Depth 2 km
Aftershocks 4
Last Update 2023-05-18
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Greece
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 50
Greece 50

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Aftershock Sequence
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Impact on Health Services

A total 18 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 0.19 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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