> strong and shallow MW 6.4 Earthquake near San Juan, Argentina

01/19/2021 - Earthquake near San Juan, Argentina

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Jan. 19, 2021, 3:46 a.m.
Magnitude Mw 6.4
Latitude -31.83 °N
Longitude -68.77 °E
Depth 20 km
Last Update 2021-01-21
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Argentina
Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 1000 20 30000 3000
Argentina 1000 20 30000 3000

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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Impact on Health Services

A total 27 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 1.14 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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