> moderate and shallow MW 5.5 Earthquake in Arequipa, Peru

06/03/2023 - Earthquake in Arequipa, Peru

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time June 3, 2023, 3:49 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.5
Latitude -15.72 °N
Longitude -71.56 °E
Depth 2 km
Aftershocks 3
Last Update 2023-06-03
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 141 799 74
Peru 141 799 74

Affected Population
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Impact on Energy Infrastructure

A total 0.14 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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