> strong and intermediately deep MW 6.3 Earthquake near Madang, Papua New Guinea

10/08/2020 - Earthquake near Madang, Papua New Guinea

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Oct. 8, 2020, 9:35 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 6.3
Latitude -6.12 °N
Longitude 146.16 °E
Depth 100 km
Last Update 2020-10-08
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Papua New Guinea
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Impact on Health Services

A total 36 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 0.07 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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