> moderate and shallow MW 5.2 Earthquake in Balkan, Turkmenistan

08/16/2023 - Earthquake in Balkan, Turkmenistan

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Aug. 16, 2023, 3:37 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 5.2
Latitude 40.34 °N
Longitude 53.17 °E
Depth 34 km
Last Update 2023-08-18
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Turkmenistan
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 30
Turkmenistan 30

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Impact on Health Services

A total 8 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 0.13 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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