> modest and shallow MB 4.8 Earthquake in Comayagua, Honduras

10/15/2023 - Earthquake in Comayagua, Honduras

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Oct. 15, 2023, 12:11 a.m.
Magnitude mb 4.8
Latitude 14.86 °N
Longitude -87.58 °E
Depth 10 km
Aftershocks 2
Last Update 2023-10-15
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Honduras
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 120 30
Honduras 120 30

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Event Series
Earthquake in Comayagua, Honduras

mb 4.8
Depth= 10 km
14.86°N -87.58°E
2 aftershocks

2023/10/15 00:11, 1 year, 1 month ago

Sat 21 Oct 2023, 1 year ago
mb 4.4, 10 km, 14.85°N -87.50°E
Main shock
Sun 15 Oct 2023, 1 year ago
mb 4.8, 10 km, 14.86°N -87.58°E
2 aftershocks
Impact on Health Services

A total 2 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 0.30 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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