M 4.6 in New Zealand on 06 Dec 2017 00:56 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: 4.6M
Depth: 196.64 Km
Lat/Lon: -39.029 , 174.7591
Event Date: 06 Dec 2017 00:56 UTC
06 Dec 2017 13:56 Local
Exposed Population:
130000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us1000bmlc
Inserted at: 06 Dec 2017 01:13 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score
2 (New Zealand)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake GDACS score
NEIC 0 0
us1000bmlc Scaled population (vector) 4.75  
  C1 earthquake 1  
  C2 earthquake 0  
  Country Vulnerability -0.33  
  INFORM_normalised 0.63  
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1190163 0 06 Dec 2017 00:56 4.6M, 196.64km N/A 130 thousand (in 100km) 00:16 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 New Zealand , County of Taranaki. The nearest places are Tahora, Kohuratahi, Tangarakau, Whangamomona, Pehu, Tatu, Okau, Uruti, Matau, Ahititi, and Ohakune.

Radius Population
100 km 130000 people
75 km 64000 people
50 km 6600 people
20 km <1000 people
10 km <1000 people
5 km <1000 people
2 km <1000 people

Affected Provinces

Region Province Country Population
Taranaki New Zealand -
Wanganui-Manawatu New Zealand -

Affected populated places

Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Tahora Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 4 km
Kohuratahi Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 7 km
Tangarakau Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 9 km
Whangamomona Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 13 km
Pehu Taranaki New Zealand Village - 17 km
Tatu Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 20 km
Okau Taranaki New Zealand Village - 20 km
Uruti Taranaki New Zealand Village - 22 km
Matau Taranaki New Zealand Village - 23 km
Ahititi Taranaki New Zealand Village - 23 km
Waitaanga Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 23 km
Okoki Taranaki New Zealand Village - 24 km
Aotuhia Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 24 km
Tokirima Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 24 km
Purangi Taranaki New Zealand Village - 25 km
Pukearuhe Taranaki New Zealand Village - 26 km
Tongaporutu Taranaki New Zealand Village - 27 km
Whakahoro Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 28 km
Te Wera Taranaki New Zealand Village - 28 km
Ohura Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village <1000 people 28 km
Kirikau Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 32 km
Urenui Taranaki New Zealand Village <1000 people 32 km
Aukopae Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 32 km
Strathmore Taranaki New Zealand Village - 33 km
Onaero Taranaki New Zealand Village - 35 km
Huiroa Taranaki New Zealand Village - 35 km
Puniwhakau Taranaki New Zealand Village - 36 km
Mangapurua Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 36 km
Nihoniho Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 37 km
Tarata Taranaki New Zealand Village - 37 km
Tututawa Taranaki New Zealand Village - 38 km
Mokau Waikato New Zealand Village - 39 km
Douglas Taranaki New Zealand Village - 40 km
Motunui Taranaki New Zealand Village - 40 km
Waitewhena Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 41 km
Tikorangi Taranaki New Zealand Village - 42 km
Matiere Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 42 km
Ratapiko Taranaki New Zealand Village - 42 km
Upper Ruatiti Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 43 km
Kaimata Taranaki New Zealand Village - 43 km
Te Popo Taranaki New Zealand Village - 43 km
Awakino Waikato New Zealand Village - 44 km
Hikumutu Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 44 km
Huirangi Taranaki New Zealand Village - 44 km
Kaitieke Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 45 km
Omoana Taranaki New Zealand Village - 45 km
Takou Taranaki New Zealand Village - 45 km
Tuhua Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 46 km
Waitara Taranaki New Zealand Village 6200 people 46 km
Huinga Taranaki New Zealand Village - 46 km
Moeroa Taranaki New Zealand Village - 46 km
Toko Taranaki New Zealand Village - 47 km
Taumarunui Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village 4900 people 47 km
Taringamotu Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 47 km
Okahukura Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 47 km
Pikiariki Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 48 km
Lepperton Taranaki New Zealand Village - 48 km
Tuna Taranaki New Zealand Village - 48 km
Waiongana Taranaki New Zealand Village - 48 km
Sentry Hill Taranaki New Zealand Village - 49 km
Wharehuia Taranaki New Zealand Village - 49 km
Inglewood Taranaki New Zealand Village 2900 people 50 km
Tarurutangi Taranaki New Zealand Village - 50 km
Tariki Taranaki New Zealand Village - 50 km
Mangamingi Taranaki New Zealand Village - 51 km
Waipuku Taranaki New Zealand Village - 51 km
Mahoenui Waikato New Zealand Village - 51 km
Manunui Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 51 km
Piriaka Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 51 km
Midhirst Taranaki New Zealand Village - 52 km
Bell Block Taranaki New Zealand Village - 53 km
Owhango Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 54 km
Hukapapa Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 54 km
Stratford Taranaki New Zealand Village 5200 people 54 km
Oio Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 54 km
Egmont Village Taranaki New Zealand Village <1000 people 55 km
Kakahi Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 55 km
Pipiriki Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 55 km
Aria Waikato New Zealand Village - 56 km
Raurimu Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 56 km
Kaimiro Taranaki New Zealand Village - 56 km
Ngaere Taranaki New Zealand Village - 56 km
Moeawatea Taranaki New Zealand Village - 57 km
Mangorei Taranaki New Zealand Village - 57 km
Ongarue Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 57 km
Taumatatahi Taranaki New Zealand Village - 57 km
National Park Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 58 km
Cardiff Taranaki New Zealand Village - 59 km
Ngapuke Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 59 km
New Plymouth Taranaki New Zealand Village 48000 people 59 km
Erua Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 59 km
Korito Taranaki New Zealand Village - 59 km
Makakaho Taranaki New Zealand Village - 59 km
Eltham Taranaki New Zealand Village 2200 people 60 km
Mokauiti Waikato New Zealand Village - 60 km
Tangitu Waikato New Zealand Village - 61 km
Paemako Waikato New Zealand Village - 62 km
Lowgarth Taranaki New Zealand Village - 62 km
Waikawau Waikato New Zealand Village - 62 km
Pokaka Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 62 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
Taumarunui 198 Civ. Unpaved No 4100 48 km
Stratford 288 Civ. Unpaved No 3100 50 km
New Plymouth NPL 30 Civ. Paved Yes 4200 51 km
Hawera 114 Priv. Unpaved No 3100 72 km

Ports

Name LOCODE Country Distance
Waitara New Zealand 43 km
New Plymouth NZNPL New Zealand 64 km
Port Taranaki / New Plymouth NZNPL New Zealand 64 km
Patea New Zealand 87 km
Waverley Harbour NZWAV New Zealand 90 km
Taharoa New Zealand 96 km

Dams

Reservoir Dam Name River Year Distance
Ratapiko Mako 1926 41 km
Mangamahoe Mangamahoe 1931 56 km
Patea Patea 1984 59 km
Otamangakau Otamanakau Stream 1971 75 km

More information

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