M 5.6 in Philippines on 09 Dec 2012 21:45 UTC

Hazard models

EQ parameters
Shakemap
Tsunami

Event summary

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

Earthquake Magnitude: 5.6M
Depth: 56 Km
Lat/Lon: 6.7185 , 126.184
Event Date: 09 Dec 2012 21:45 UTC
10 Dec 2012 05:45 Local
Exposed Population:
3805444 people within 100km
Source: NEIC usc000e75p
Inserted at: 09 Dec 2012 22:05 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake GDACS score
NEIC 1.1 1.1
usc000e75p 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
121376 1.1 09 Dec 2012 21:45 5.6M, 56km N/A 3.8 million (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 Philippines , Region of Southern Mindanao (population 4,457,000) . The nearest places are Cambalion, La Union, Tibanban, Baon, Governor Generoso, Monserat, Wason, Tamisan, Kabuaya, Bajucan, and Davao.

Radius Population
100 km 3.8 million people
75 km 970000 people
50 km 430000 people
20 km 57000 people
10 km 7000 people
5 km <1000 people
2 km <1000 people

Affected Provinces

Region Province Country Population
Southern Mindanao Philippines 4.5 million people

Affected populated places

Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Cambalion Davao Oriental Philippines Village - 11 km
La Union Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 5200 people 11 km
Tibanban Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 7700 people 13 km
Baon Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 3600 people 14 km
Governor Generoso Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 14 km
Monserat Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 16 km
Wason Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 18 km
Tamisan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 2800 people 19 km
Kabuaya Davao Oriental Philippines Village - 19 km
Bajucan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 20 km
Manikling Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 2400 people 22 km
Bobon Davao Oriental Philippines Village 4500 people 23 km
Luzon Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 3200 people 24 km
Mati Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 72000 people 27 km
Lupon Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 27000 people 27 km
Nangan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 3400 people 28 km
Langca Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 30 km
Buso Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 33 km
Banay-Banay Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 33 km
Panikian Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 2900 people 36 km
Surup Davao Oriental Philippines Village - 37 km
Tagabaquid Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 37 km
Piso Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 38 km
Tagabibi Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 40 km
Linao Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 2500 people 40 km
Pintatagan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 48 km
Jovellar Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 2300 people 49 km
Tambungon Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 50 km
Pangubatan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 51 km
Ligtong Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 53 km
Matiao Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 2800 people 53 km
Ayon Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 55 km
Kaputian Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 58 km
Santa Cruz Philippines Village 25000 people 58 km
Del Monte Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 58 km
Santa Cruz Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 59 km
Pantukan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 60 km
Tauantauan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 61 km
Dadaotan Philippines Village - 61 km
Aumbay Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 3400 people 62 km
Tagbitanag Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 62 km
Zaragosa Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 63 km
Sebio Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 63 km
Samal Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 43000 people 64 km
Rizal Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 65 km
Tibagon Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 3900 people 66 km
Manreza Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 67 km
Manay Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 20000 people 68 km
Adoy Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 68 km
Limao Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 2100 people 69 km
Davao Southern Mindanao Philippines Major city 1.2 million people 75 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
Imelda Romualdez Marcos MXI 47 Civ. Paved No 4200 27 km
Malita 5 0 72 km
Francisco Bangoy International DVO 27 Civ. Paved Yes 8200 75 km

Ports

Name LOCODE Country Distance
Monserat Philippines 17 km
Mati PHMXI Philippines 25 km
Davao PHBIY Philippines 73 km
Talomo Philippines 79 km
Caraga Philippines 80 km
Daliao Philippines 82 km
Tambungon Philippines 82 km
Lamitan Philippines 87 km

More information

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