> strong and shallow MW 6.1 Earthquake near Hualien, Taiwan

04/18/2019 - Earthquake near Hualien, Taiwan

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Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time April 18, 2019, 7:01 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 6.1
Latitude 24.06 °N
Longitude 121.54 °E
Depth 19 km
Last Update 2020-11-18
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Impact on Health Services

A total 55 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 1.30 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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