M 5.4 - 24 km S of Dezhou, China

  • 2023-08-05 18:33:59 (UTC)
  • 37.231°N 116.391°E
  • 18.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2023-08-08 15:06:15 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Yellow alert for shaking-related fatalities. Some casualties are possible.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram
Red alert for economic losses. Extensive damage is probable and the disaster is likely widespread. Estimated economic losses are less than 1% of GDP of China. Past events with this alert level have required a national or international level response.

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 73,578 k*
IV Light 32,405 k
V Moderate 2,258 k
VI Strong 492 k
VII Very Strong 132 k
VIII Severe 0 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and unreinforced brick with mud construction.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
V Lingcheng 0 k
V Dezhou 380 k
V Xinhu 0 k
V Jiamaying 2 k
IV Xiliguantun 2 k
IV Laocheng 4 k
IV Jinan 4,336 k
III Zibo 3,129 k
III Tai'an 5,499 k
III Shijiazhuang 2,835 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)