M 6.7 in Philippines on 16 Oct 2019 11:37 UTC

Hazard models

EQ parameters
Shakemap
Tsunami

Event summary

This is a preliminary assessment. The final GDACS Alert Level will be published as soon as possible.

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

Earthquake Magnitude: 6.7M
Glide number: EQ-2019-000129-PHL
Depth: 10 Km
Lat/Lon: 6.798 , 125.079
Event Date: 16 Oct 2019 11:37 UTC
16 Oct 2019 19:37 Local
Exposed Population: 7950000 people within 100km
Source: PTWC pt19289000
Inserted at: 16 Oct 2019 11:46 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score
4.2 (Philippines)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
PTWC 1.8 0 1.8
pt19289000 Scaled population (vector) 6.94 Max wave alert 0m  
  C1 earthquake 1 Max wave realtime 0m  
  C2 earthquake 0      
  Country Vulnerability -0.18      
  INFORM_normalised 0.89      
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1274866 1.8 16 Oct 2019 11:37 6.7M, 10km N/A 8 million (in 100km) 0m (at 00:00) 00:09 PTWC
1274873 1.4 16 Oct 2019 11:37 6.4M, 14.12km 7.19 370 thousand (in MMI>=VII) 0m (at 00:00) 00:38 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 Central Mindanao (population 3,171,000) . The nearest places are Abaka, Balatukan, Bulacanon, Bansalan, Miral, Malasila, New Visayas, Malaang, Bialong, Saguing, and Mangapong.

Radius Population
100 km 8 million people
75 km 5.7 million people
50 km 2.2 million people
20 km 290000 people
10 km 37000 people
5 km 8400 people
2 km 2300 people

Affected Provinces

Region Province Country Population
Central Mindanao Philippines 3.2 million people
Southern Mindanao Philippines 4.5 million people

Affected populated places

Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Abaka Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 11 km
Balatukan Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 15 km
Bulacanon Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 15 km
Bansalan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 21000 people 16 km
Miral Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 16 km
Malasila Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 17 km
New Visayas Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 17 km
Malaang Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 18 km
Bialong Central Mindanao Philippines Village 8500 people 19 km
Saguing Central Mindanao Philippines Village 5000 people 20 km
Libertad Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 21 km
Pulang Lupa Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 22 km
Dullidin Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 22 km
Batalbolol Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 23 km
Kidbuaya Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 23 km
Kidapawan Central Mindanao Philippines Village 79000 people 24 km
Una-Malala Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 24 km
Old Kidapawan Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 26 km
Mlang Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 27 km
Kiblagon Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 27 km
Malasila Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 27 km
Kolodatal Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 27 km
Paitan Central Mindanao Philippines Village 3200 people 27 km
Sinayawan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 4900 people 28 km
Daladagan Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 28 km
Kotipinan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 29 km
Lika Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 30 km
Dapoc Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 30 km
Lutayan Central Mindanao Philippines Village 13000 people 31 km
Amas Central Mindanao Philippines Village 6200 people 31 km
Digos Southern Mindanao Philippines City 110000 people 31 km
Pandag Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 31 km
Haley Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 32 km
Guihing Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 12000 people 32 km
Buluan Central Mindanao Philippines Village 28000 people 32 km
Tibao Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 32 km
San Jose Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 2800 people 33 km
Marcela Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 33 km
Tuban Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 5200 people 34 km
Masilang Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 35 km
Inac Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 36 km
Magpet Central Mindanao Philippines Village 5400 people 36 km
Maindeng Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 37 km
Central Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 38 km
Mlang Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 38 km
Lower Mangilala Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 38 km
Wangay Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 38 km
Taplan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 38 km
Catico Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 39 km
Liberty Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 2200 people 39 km
Santo Niño Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 40 km
President Roxas Central Mindanao Philippines Village 11000 people 40 km
Lampitak Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 2200 people 40 km
Tantangan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 10000 people 41 km
Marbel Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 42 km
Kipolot Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 42 km
Asterga Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 42 km
New Iloilo Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 3700 people 42 km
Alibayan Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 42 km
Malang Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 43 km
Linao Central Mindanao Philippines Village 4500 people 43 km
Baracatan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 7200 people 43 km
Kulagsing Philippines Village - 44 km
Tampakan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 8900 people 45 km
Bulacan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 4400 people 45 km
Banate Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 45 km
Sibulan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 9000 people 46 km
Carmen Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 46 km
Tucurong Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 46 km
Kayaga Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 46 km
Seneben Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 46 km
Kinudal Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 46 km
Daliao Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 47 km
Miuban Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 48 km
Landong Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 48 km
Kaka Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 48 km
El Nonak Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 49 km
Lambayang Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 49 km
Sirawan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 50 km
Dumagutay Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 50 km
Isulon Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 50 km
Guianga Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 50 km
Crossing Rubber Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 51 km
Caraquit Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 51 km
Guiliguili Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 52 km
Santa Moria Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 52 km
Tagakpad Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 52 km
Toril Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 52 km
Imbuc Rancheria Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 53 km
Alambre Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 53 km
Rang-ay Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 53 km
Capincong Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 53 km
Lobogan Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 53 km
Banga Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 59000 people 53 km
Tupi Southern Mindanao Philippines Village 16000 people 54 km
Serib Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 54 km
Sampao Central Mindanao Philippines Village 5200 people 54 km
Nidam Southern Mindanao Philippines Village - 54 km
Datu Unot Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 55 km
Tanidtiba Central Mindanao Philippines Village - 55 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
Surallah (Aallah Valley) AAV 183 Civ. Unpaved No 4500 60 km
Francisco Bangoy International DVO 27 Civ. Paved Yes 8200 72 km
Malita 5 0 74 km
Buayan GES 9 Civ. Paved No 5500 78 km
Tambler 151 Civ. Paved Yes 10400 82 km

Ports

Name LOCODE Country Distance
Daliao Philippines 52 km
Talomo Philippines 59 km
Davao PHBIY Philippines 66 km
Dadiangas PHDAD Philippines 78 km
Tambungon Philippines 82 km

More information

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