> moderate and shallow MB 5.3 Earthquake in Hormozgan, Iran

10/17/2023 - Earthquake in Hormozgan, Iran

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Oct. 17, 2023, 10:22 a.m.
Magnitude mb 5.3
Latitude 27.65 °N
Longitude 56.16 °E
Depth 11 km
Last Update 2023-10-17
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Impact on Health Services

A total 49 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 1.33 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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