M 5.3 in Solomon Islands on 15 Dec 2016 22:23 UTC

Hazard models

EQ parameters
Shakemap
Tsunami

Event summary

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: 35 Km
Lat/Lon: -9.9259 , 160.5101
Event Date: 15 Dec 2016 22:23 UTC
16 Dec 2016 09:23 Local
Exposed Population:
201756 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us2000815j
Inserted at: 15 Dec 2016 22:43 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake GDACS score
NEIC 0 0
us2000815j 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
1150697 0 15 Dec 2016 22:23 5.3M, 35km N/A 200 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 Solomon Islands , of Solomon Is. (population 366,000) . The nearest places are Kuma, Naho, Makaruka, Mbalo, Karovo, Balo, Veramakuru, Kamanjikoko, Makana, Sanggasere, and Honiara.

Radius Population
100 km 200000 people
75 km 64000 people
50 km 38000 people
20 km 2900 people
10 km 1400 people
5 km <1000 people
2 km no people

Affected Provinces

Region Province Country Population
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 370000 people

Affected populated places

Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Kuma Solomon Islands Village - 3 km
Naho Solomon Islands Village - 4 km
Makaruka Solomon Islands Village - 4 km
Mbalo Solomon Islands Village - 8 km
Karovo Solomon Islands Village - 9 km
Balo Solomon Islands Village - 13 km
Veramakuru Solomon Islands Village - 16 km
Kamanjikoko Solomon Islands Village - 18 km
Makana Solomon Islands Village - 21 km
Sanggasere Solomon Islands Village - 21 km
Raurembo Solomon Islands Village - 23 km
Parom Bou Solomon Islands Village - 23 km
Peonakake Solomon Islands Village - 23 km
Na Mbulonggato Solomon Islands Village - 24 km
Lova Solomon Islands Village - 24 km
Valasi Solomon Islands Village - 24 km
Ngalituturiha Solomon Islands Village - 26 km
Alavugu Solomon Islands Village - 27 km
Charavutu Solomon Islands Village - 28 km
Salamarao Solomon Islands Village - 31 km
Sitaronda Solomon Islands Village - 31 km
Marahovi Solomon Islands Village - 32 km
Koetungi Solomon Islands Village - 32 km
Poinagobo Solomon Islands Village - 32 km
Komunihara Solomon Islands Village - 32 km
Manivasa Solomon Islands Village - 32 km
Makina Solomon Islands Village - 34 km
Korai Solomon Islands Village - 34 km
Ione Solomon Islands Village - 34 km
Valembolo Solomon Islands Village - 35 km
Levuka Solomon Islands Village - 35 km
Lumu Solomon Islands Village - 36 km
Na Mbakero Solomon Islands Village - 37 km
Hu'umarere Solomon Islands Village - 38 km
Mbulo Solomon Islands Village - 38 km
Makana Solomon Islands Village - 40 km
Kokomu Solomon Islands Village - 40 km
Rere Solomon Islands Village - 40 km
Luvuna Solomon Islands Village - 41 km
Kolochulu Solomon Islands Village - 41 km
Seve Solomon Islands Village - 42 km
Komunimboko Solomon Islands Village - 43 km
Mbeghovuvudha Solomon Islands Village - 43 km
Ralavu Solomon Islands Village - 45 km
Aola Solomon Islands Village - 46 km
Gembua Solomon Islands Village - 46 km
Soso Solomon Islands Village - 47 km
Rua Sura Solomon Islands Village - 48 km
Veranggono Solomon Islands Village - 48 km
Lambia Solomon Islands Village - 48 km
Vanuagobu Solomon Islands Village - 49 km
Lakatana Solomon Islands Village - 53 km
Mbelasara Solomon Islands Village - 53 km
Tenakea Solomon Islands Village - 54 km
Mbaole Solomon Islands Village - 54 km
Tambunimane Solomon Islands Village - 56 km
Komukea Solomon Islands Village - 57 km
Nambacomba Solomon Islands Village - 57 km
Mbokoaghau Solomon Islands Village - 58 km
Sahasahakama Solomon Islands Village - 58 km
Komuvadha Solomon Islands Village - 59 km
Kulu Solomon Islands Village - 60 km
Belana Solomon Islands Village - 60 km
Ngalikomba Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Veravaulo Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Nalitata Solomon Islands Village - 63 km
Ghorambau Solomon Islands Village - 63 km
Ambuavao Solomon Islands Village - 64 km
Isuisu Solomon Islands Village - 65 km
Chaliaru Solomon Islands Village - 66 km
Tasi Solomon Islands Village - 67 km
Sopanitogha Solomon Islands Village - 68 km
Honiara Solomon Islands Capital 56000 people 82 km

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Critical infrastructure

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

Airports

Name IATA Code Elevation (m) Usage Runway type IFR Runway Length (ft) Distance
Avu Avu AVU unknown 0 13 km
Mbambanakira MBU unknown 0 34 km
Marau RUS unknown 0 35 km
Henderson International HIR 9 0 74 km
Tarapaina TAA unknown 0 98 km

Ports

Name LOCODE Country Distance
Aola Bay Soloman Islands 43 km
Honiara SBHIR Soloman Islands 83 km

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