> moderate and shallow mw 5.5 Earthquake in Chittagong, Bangladesh

12/02/2023 - Earthquake in Chittagong, Bangladesh

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Dec. 2, 2023, 4:35 a.m.
Magnitude mw 5.5
Latitude 23.16 °N
Longitude 90.92 °E
Depth 29.3 km
Last Update 2023-12-02
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Bangladesh
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 200
Bangladesh 200

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 195 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 0.26 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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