M 5.3 in Argentina on 05 Dec 2016 18:06 UTC

Hazard models

EQ parameters
Shakemap
Tsunami

Event summary

This is a preliminary assessment. The final GDACS Alert Level has been/will be published using more detailed information.

This earthquake is expected to have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

Earthquake Magnitude: 5.3M
Depth: 191.41 Km
Lat/Lon: -23.2068 , -66.4589
Event Date: 05 Dec 2016 18:06 UTC
05 Dec 2016 15:06 Local
Exposed Population:
About 21123 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us10007f0t
Inserted at: 05 Dec 2016 18:25 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake GDACS score
NEIC n.a n.a
us10007f0t Scaled population (vector) n.a  
  C1 earthquake n.a  
  C2 earthquake n.a  
  Country Vulnerability n.a  
  INFORM_normalised n.a  
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1149309 n.a 05 Dec 2016 18:06 5.3M, 191.41km N/A 20 thousand (in 100km) 00:19 NEIC
The episode that generated the alert; the next major evaluations beyond 12 hours will not trigger additional alerts.
The episode that has the last updated information.
* The max MMI detected for sources having shakemaps;
** The population detected in MMI>=7 for episode with shakemap or in a 100km radius;
*** The tsunami max height.

Exposed population

The earthquake happened in Argentina , Province of Jujuy (population 530,886) . The nearest places are Tocol, Turu Tari, Coranzulí, Palrique Grande, Susques, Toro, Tusaquilla, Pairique Chico, Abdón Castro Tolay, Olaroz Grande, and Orosmayo.

Radius Population
100 km 21000 people
75 km 8200 people
50 km 3100 people
20 km <1000 people
10 km <1000 people
5 km <1000 people
2 km no people

Affected Provinces

Region Province Country Population
Jujuy Argentina 530000 people
Salta Argentina 900000 people

Affected populated places

Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Tocol Jujuy Argentina Village - 19 km
Turu Tari Jujuy Argentina Village - 20 km
Coranzulí Jujuy Argentina Village - 20 km
Palrique Grande Jujuy Argentina Village - 34 km
Susques Jujuy Argentina Village - 36 km
Toro Jujuy Argentina Village - 38 km
Tusaquilla Jujuy Argentina Village - 42 km
Pairique Chico Jujuy Argentina Village - 42 km
Abdón Castro Tolay Jujuy Argentina Village - 44 km
Olaroz Grande Jujuy Argentina Village - 45 km
Olaroz Chico Jujuy Argentina Village - 47 km
Santa Ana Jujuy Argentina Village - 47 km
Rosario Jujuy Argentina Village - 48 km
Casabindo Jujuy Argentina Village - 48 km
Antiguyo Jujuy Argentina Village - 51 km
Piedra Quemada Jujuy Argentina Village - 54 km
Rinconadilla Jujuy Argentina Village - 55 km
Cobres Salta Argentina Village - 58 km
Mina Pirquita Jujuy Argentina Village - 58 km
Guayatayoc Jujuy Argentina Village - 61 km
Farillón Jujuy Argentina Village - 61 km
Quichagua Jujuy Argentina Village - 63 km
Tambillos Jujuy Argentina Village - 64 km
Abra Laite Jujuy Argentina Village - 69 km
Orosmayo Jujuy Argentina Village - 70 km

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Critical infrastructure

Airports, ports, nuclear plants and hydrodams at risk, if affected, are listed below.

More information

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