M 4.9 in Solomon Islands on 24 Feb 2017 09:44 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: 4.9M
Depth: 28.42 Km
Lat/Lon: -9.5991 , 159.8768
Event Date: 24 Feb 2017 09:44 UTC
24 Feb 2017 20:44 Local
Exposed Population:
200000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us20008lzm
Inserted at: 24 Feb 2017 10:21 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score
6.6 (Solomon Is.)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake GDACS score
NEIC 0.2 0.2
us20008lzm Scaled population (vector) 0  
  C1 earthquake 1  
  C2 earthquake 0  
  Country Vulnerability 0  
  INFORM_normalised 1  
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1158486 0.2 24 Feb 2017 09:44 4.9M, 28.42km N/A 210 thousand (in 100km) 00:36 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 Chaliaru, Tasi, Chapunamo, Kakambona, Nduindui, Honiara, Takatakati, Ouitcho, Koraga, Belana, and Makana.

Radius Population
100 km 210000 people
75 km 180000 people
50 km 140000 people
20 km 22000 people
10 km <1000 people
5 km <1000 people
2 km <1000 people

Affected Provinces

Region Province Country Population
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 370000 people

Affected populated places

Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Chaliaru Solomon Islands Village - 14 km
Tasi Solomon Islands Village - 15 km
Chapunamo Solomon Islands Village - 19 km
Kakambona Solomon Islands Village - 20 km
Nduindui Solomon Islands Village - 20 km
Honiara Solomon Islands Capital 56000 people 20 km
Takatakati Solomon Islands Village - 21 km
Ouitcho Solomon Islands Village - 21 km
Koraga Solomon Islands Village - 21 km
Belana Solomon Islands Village - 22 km
Lamuas Solomon Islands Village - 22 km
Euro Solomon Islands Village - 22 km
Iruiru Solomon Islands Village - 22 km
Isuisu Solomon Islands Village - 23 km
Konggau Solomon Islands Village - 24 km
Veravaulo Solomon Islands Village - 24 km
Sahasahakama Solomon Islands Village - 25 km
Guranja Solomon Islands Village - 25 km
Mbaole Solomon Islands Village - 26 km
Hoverihi Solomon Islands Village - 27 km
Boitsatsu Solomon Islands Village - 27 km
Nalitata Solomon Islands Village - 27 km
Nambacomba Solomon Islands Village - 27 km
Lungga Solomon Islands Village - 28 km
Aruliho Solomon Islands Village - 29 km
Lakatana Solomon Islands Village - 30 km
Tangarare Solomon Islands Village - 31 km
Chochokiki Solomon Islands Village - 31 km
Tutuva Solomon Islands Village - 32 km
Lambia Solomon Islands Village - 33 km
Kau Solomon Islands Village - 34 km
Ralavu Solomon Islands Village - 36 km
Ghaningangao Solomon Islands Village - 36 km
Haliupai Solomon Islands Village - 36 km
Hularu Solomon Islands Village - 38 km
Sopanitogha Solomon Islands Village - 39 km
Vatupilei Solomon Islands Village - 39 km
Kokomu Solomon Islands Village - 40 km
Ambuavao Solomon Islands Village - 42 km
Maravovo Solomon Islands Village - 43 km
Chapuru Solomon Islands Village - 43 km
Komuvadha Solomon Islands Village - 43 km
Levuka Solomon Islands Village - 43 km
Chahoga Solomon Islands Village - 44 km
Luvuna Solomon Islands Village - 44 km
Veralevuha Solomon Islands Village - 44 km
Chamburu Solomon Islands Village - 44 km
Na Mbakero Solomon Islands Village - 44 km
Taba Solomon Islands Village - 44 km
Ghorambau Solomon Islands Village - 44 km
Naro Solomon Islands Village - 45 km
Veranggono Solomon Islands Village - 45 km
Bahi Solomon Islands Village - 45 km
Tenakea Solomon Islands Village - 45 km
Valembolo Solomon Islands Village - 46 km
Kolochulu Solomon Islands Village - 46 km
Manivasa Solomon Islands Village - 46 km
Komukea Solomon Islands Village - 48 km
Makana Solomon Islands Village - 48 km
Ngalikomba Solomon Islands Village - 49 km
Reko Solomon Islands Village - 50 km
Charavutu Solomon Islands Village - 50 km
Kulu Solomon Islands Village - 53 km
Mbeghovuvudha Solomon Islands Village - 54 km
Ngalituturiha Solomon Islands Village - 54 km
Kusini Solomon Islands Village - 54 km
Lova Solomon Islands Village - 55 km
Salamarao Solomon Islands Village - 55 km
Soso Solomon Islands Village - 56 km
Petupai Solomon Islands Village - 56 km
Raurembo Solomon Islands Village - 56 km
Mbokoaghau Solomon Islands Village - 59 km
Tambunimane Solomon Islands Village - 59 km
Vunuha Solomon Islands Village - 60 km
Bungano Solomon Islands Village - 60 km
Mbelasara Solomon Islands Village - 61 km
Gembua Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Gavuhoho Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Tulagi Solomon Islands Village 1500 people 63 km
Vanuagobu Solomon Islands Village - 65 km
Taroaniara Solomon Islands Village - 65 km
Aola Solomon Islands Village - 66 km
Nata Solomon Islands Village - 68 km
Tokopigopi Solomon Islands Village - 68 km
Small Nagela Solomon Islands Village - 68 km
Komunimboko Solomon Islands Village - 69 km
Longapolo Solomon Islands Village - 70 km
Makana Solomon Islands Village - 70 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
Henderson International HIR 9 0 27 km
Savo SVY unknown 0 49 km
Tulaghi Island TLG unknown 0 63 km
Avu Avu AVU unknown 0 66 km
Yandina XYA unknown 0 91 km
Mbambanakira MBU unknown 0 97 km

Ports

Name LOCODE Country Distance
Honiara SBHIR Soloman Islands 21 km
Tulaghi Harbor Soloman Islands 63 km
Aola Bay Soloman Islands 69 km
Yandina SBXYA Soloman Islands 94 km

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