M 6.2 in Papua New Guinea on 15 May 2017 13:22 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: 6.2M
Depth: 10 Km
Lat/Lon: -4.0181 , 152.4954
Event Date: 15 May 2017 13:22 UTC
15 May 2017 23:22 Local
Exposed Population: About 8000 people in MMI
240000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us10008sjn
Inserted at: 15 May 2017 14:00 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score: 7.6 (Papua New Guinea)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake GDACS score
NEIC 0.7 0.7
us10008sjn Scaled population (vector) 0  
  C1 earthquake 1  
  C2 earthquake 0  
  Country Vulnerability 0  
  INFORM_normalised 1  
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

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Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1167887 0.5 15 May 2017 13:22 5.8M, 10km 6.48 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 00:22 NEIC
1167902 0.7 15 May 2017 13:22 6.2M, 10km 6.47 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 00:37 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 Papua New Guinea ,of New Ireland (population 43) . The alertlevel for this event is Orange

Intensity Population
64000 people
66000 people


Shakemaps Timeline

AlertShake id #ScoreepisodeidLat/LonMagnitudeDepthMax MMIDate shake (UTC)Delay (hh:mm) 
1 0 1167887 -4.011/152.517 5.8 10 6.11 15 May 2017 13:45 00:22 (new episode)
2 0 1167887 -4.018/152.495 6.2 10 6.48 15 May 2017 13:58 00:36 (upd of #1)
3 0 1167902 -4.022/152.489 6.2 10 6.47 15 May 2017 14:24 01:02 (new episode)
4 0 1167902 -4.022/152.489 6.2 10 6.47 15 May 2017 15:24 02:02 (upd of #3)

Affected Provinces

Intensity Region Province Country Population
New Ireland Papua New Guinea <1000 people
East New Britain Papua New Guinea 48000 people
New Ireland Papua New Guinea 7800 people
East New Britain Papua New Guinea 42000 people
New Ireland Papua New Guinea 28000 people
East New Britain Papua New Guinea 64000 people
West New Britain Papua New Guinea <1000 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Intensity Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Kabakadas New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 11 km
Pakabong New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 11 km
Kabahon Mission New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 12 km
Kibil East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 13 km
Maren East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 14 km
Winagut East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 14 km
Palipal East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 14 km
Urakukur East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 15 km
Watara East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 16 km
Suralil New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 16 km
Kabakabiui East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 17 km
Nabual East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 18 km
Kumlakor East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 18 km
Ukumaina East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 18 km
Kabapuko East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 18 km
Kumaina East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 20 km
Kabiatarai East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 22 km
Rakanda East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 22 km
Takubar East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 42 km
Taui Number 1 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 44 km
Kokopo East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village 26000 people 44 km
Bitalovo East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 44 km
Livuan East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 45 km
Karavi East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 45 km
Taui Number 2 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 46 km
Vunabalbal East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 47 km
Ramale East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 47 km
Ulagunan East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 47 km
Ratavul East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 48 km
Ngatur East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 48 km
Tingenavadu East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 49 km
Ngunaguna East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 49 km
Gunanba East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 49 km
Ikongo Spring East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 51 km
Katakatai East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 51 km
Tabuna East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 51 km
Wairiki Number 1 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 55 km
Kabunut New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 19 km
Hitung New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 19 km
Umudu New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 21 km
Matakan Mission New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 23 km
Siaman New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 23 km
Ulahato New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 24 km
Utuan Number 2 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 24 km
Kerawara East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 25 km
Utuan Number 1 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 25 km
Hibaling New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 25 km
Hikan New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 26 km
Poronbus New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 27 km
Hunabore New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 27 km
Bom New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 28 km
Matandeduk New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 29 km
Barau New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 31 km
New Nabumai New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 31 km
Semalu New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 33 km
Rapito New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 35 km
Nokon New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 35 km
Nabanta New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 36 km
Kabagap East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 36 km
Rasirik New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 37 km
Samo New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 37 km
Rabuana East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 38 km
Korere East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 38 km
Baai East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 38 km
Huris New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 38 km
Namatanai New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village 1400 people 38 km
Tokua East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 39 km
Tavui Number 2 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 39 km
Matalau East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 39 km
Tavui Number 3 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 39 km
Reiven East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 40 km
Rapantaman New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 40 km
Ulaveo East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 41 km
Kabakaul East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 41 km
Rainau East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 43 km
Malaguna East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 43 km
Kulon East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 44 km
Vunatagia East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 45 km
Birar East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 46 km
Bilur East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 46 km
Balanataman East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 47 km
Korai East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 48 km
Raburua East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 49 km
Kabanga East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 49 km
Davaon East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 49 km
Taliligap East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 50 km
Kunakunai East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 51 km
Balada East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 51 km
Ralalar East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 52 km
Tanaka East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 52 km
Vunadadia East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 52 km
Tagitagi Number 1 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 53 km
Varzin East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 53 km
Watwat East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 54 km
Vunakabi East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 54 km
Napapar Number 1 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 54 km
Toma East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 54 km
Bitapukpuk East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 55 km
Tagitagi Number 2 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 55 km
Tamanairik East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 56 km
Rapitok Number 1 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 56 km
Wairiki Number 3 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 57 km
Viveren East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 58 km
Rapitok Number 4 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 59 km
Rapitok Number 3 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 61 km
Warangoi East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 62 km
Watpi New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 41 km
Rabaul East New Britain Papua New Guinea City 8000 people 41 km
Tavui Number 1 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 41 km
Porabunbun New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 43 km
Matupit Number 1 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 43 km
Nonga East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 43 km
Malaguna Number 1 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 44 km
Labur New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 44 km
Iawakaka East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 45 km
Kig New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 46 km
Kuraip East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 47 km
Karavia Number 1 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 48 km
Warangansau New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 48 km
Kapasaliao New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 48 km
Pire New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 48 km
Waragawsali New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 49 km
Kabakada East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 49 km
Vunairoto East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 50 km
Vunakalkalulu East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 50 km
Tavuiliu East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 50 km
Kait New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 50 km
Rakandakanda East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 51 km
Malmaluan East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 51 km
Muliama New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 52 km
Kurumut New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 52 km
Vunalir East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 54 km
Bakan New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 55 km
Ganai East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 56 km
Weilo New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 56 km
Kokola New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 57 km
Vunadavai East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 57 km
Kabaira East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 58 km
Volavolo East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 58 km
Manga Mission New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 58 km
Livuan East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 59 km
Kolonoboi Misson New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 59 km
Nasko New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 59 km
Mailivuan East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 60 km
Liguan East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 60 km
Napapar Number 5 East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 60 km
Raulavat Plantation East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 61 km
Komalu New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 61 km
Sumsum New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 62 km
Keravat East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 62 km
Taulil East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 62 km
Lat East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 63 km
Gaulim East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 66 km
Burunkum New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 67 km
Ivere East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 67 km
Kabaman New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 67 km
Kaguso New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 67 km
Konogogo New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 67 km
Rhunagi East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 67 km
Kalom New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 70 km
Simbum East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 70 km
Vunapaladig East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 72 km
Danfu New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 73 km
Marambu East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 73 km
Lambur New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 74 km
Riet East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 75 km
Randulit East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 75 km
Kapsikau New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 75 km
Kalagunan New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 75 km
Lakas New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 76 km
Kamiang New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 76 km
Lamoran New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 76 km
Arumbum East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 77 km
Taron New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 77 km
Driwata East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 77 km
Vunatalia East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 78 km
Kiata New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 78 km
Gar East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 78 km
Kumparum New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 78 km
Kamanakam East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 78 km
Lenai New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 78 km
Lamassa Hamlets New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 78 km
Mimias New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 79 km
Vunaiting East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 79 km
Koriesu Mission New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 80 km
Vunamarita East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 80 km
Wusing East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 80 km
Lamassa New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 80 km
Vunakapeake East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 81 km
Kambilal New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 81 km
Kanam Mission New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 82 km
Maranagi East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 82 km
Lemingi East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 82 km
Silur Mission New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 83 km
Malasait East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 83 km
Baining East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 83 km
Bulu New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 85 km
Dampit New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 85 km
Pukenmi New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 86 km
Urai East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 87 km
Ulam New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 88 km
Maliom New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 89 km
Lassul East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 89 km
Tombavil New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 89 km
Tuorong New Ireland Papua New Guinea Village - 90 km
Raunsepna East New Britain Papua New Guinea Village - 91 km

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Critical infrastructure

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

Airports

Intensity Name IATA Code Elevation (m) Usage Runway type IFR Runway Length (ft) Distance
Rakanda RAA unknown 0 17 km
Tokua 10 0 38 km
Namatanai ATN 42 0 39 km
Rabaul RAB 4 0 41 km
Manga MGP unknown 0 60 km
Lamassa LMG unknown 0 81 km
Silur SWR unknown 0 84 km
Stockholm SMP unknown 0 84 km
Londolovit LNV 51 0 109 km
Boang BOV unknown 0 117 km
Tol TLO unknown 0 117 km
Open Bay OPB 2 0 124 km
Malekolon MKN 2 0 131 km

Ports

Intensity Name LOCODE Country Distance
Kokopo Roadstead Papua New Guinea 43 km
Namatanai PGATN Papua New Guinea 40 km
Rabaul PGRAB Papua New Guinea 42 km
Tanga Island Papua New Guinea 101 km
Pondo Harbor Papua New Guinea 114 km
Tabar Island Papua New Guinea 143 km

More information

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