> strong and shallow MB 6.4 Earthquake in Hirat, Afghanistan

10/15/2023 - Earthquake in Hirat, Afghanistan

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Oct. 15, 2023, 5:36 a.m.
Magnitude mb 6.4
Latitude 34.67 °N
Longitude 62.15 °E
Depth 10 km
Aftershocks 2
Last Update 2023-10-15
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Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 164 4
Afghanistan 162 4
Iran 2

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 1 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.
8 hospitals and 2 clinics may experience operational problems due to strong shaking at their location.

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