> moderate and shallow mw 5.9 Earthquake in Gansu, China

12/18/2023 - Earthquake in Gansu, China

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Dec. 18, 2023, 3:59 p.m.
Magnitude mw 5.9
Latitude 35.73 °N
Longitude 102.80 °E
Depth 7.9 km
Aftershocks 4
Last Update 2023-12-18
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Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 979 148 207000 15000
China 979 148 207000 15000

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Aftershock Sequence
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Impact on Health Services

A total 14 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 3.46 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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