M 5.6 in Solomon Islands on 16 Nov 2017 14:50 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: 5.6M
Depth: 10 Km
Lat/Lon: -10.0797 , 160.9332
Event Date: 16 Nov 2017 14:50 UTC
17 Nov 2017 01:50 Local
Exposed Population: About 96000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us2000bpre
Inserted at: 16 Nov 2017 15:11 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score: 6.6 (Solomon Is.)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake
(Shakemap)		 GDACS score
NEIC 0 0
us2000bpre Scaled population (vector) 0  
  C1 shakemap 0  
  C2 shakemap 0  
  Country Vulnerability 0  
  INFORM_normalised 0  
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

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Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1187928 0 16 Nov 2017 14:50 5.6M, 10km 4.44 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 00:21 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 3,880) . The alertlevel for this event is GREEN

Intensity Population
no people
no people


Shakemaps Timeline

AlertShake id #ScoreepisodeidLat/LonMagnitudeDepthMax MMIDate shake (UTC)Delay (hh:mm) 
1 0 1187928 -10.08/160.933 5.6 10 4.44 16 Nov 2017 15:13 00:23 (new episode)
2 0 1187928 -10.08/160.933 5.6 10 4.44 16 Nov 2017 16:53 02:03 (upd of #1)

Affected Provinces

Intensity Region Province Country Population
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 53000 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 230000 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Intensity Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Poinagobo Solomon Islands Village - 27 km
Ione Solomon Islands Village - 27 km
Alavugu Solomon Islands Village - 29 km
Makina Solomon Islands Village - 30 km
Sanggasere Solomon Islands Village - 32 km
Peonakake Solomon Islands Village - 34 km
Hu'umarere Solomon Islands Village - 35 km
Komunihara Solomon Islands Village - 35 km
Veramakuru Solomon Islands Village - 35 km
Balo Solomon Islands Village - 37 km
Parom Bou Solomon Islands Village - 40 km
Tawaiabu Solomon Islands Village - 41 km
Hada Solomon Islands Village - 41 km
Korai Solomon Islands Village - 43 km
Manuagere Solomon Islands Village - 43 km
Na Mbulonggato Solomon Islands Village - 43 km
Mbalo Solomon Islands Village - 43 km
Tarosi Solomon Islands Village - 43 km
Rumahui Solomon Islands Village - 44 km
Makaruka Solomon Islands Village - 46 km
Ubuna Solomon Islands Village - 47 km
Koetungi Solomon Islands Village - 48 km
Huro Solomon Islands Village - 49 km
Kuma Solomon Islands Village - 49 km
Naho Solomon Islands Village - 52 km
Karovo Solomon Islands Village - 53 km
Maneoura Solomon Islands Village - 53 km
Oneoia Solomon Islands Village - 53 km
Maranu'u Solomon Islands Village - 53 km
Sitaronda Solomon Islands Village - 54 km
Heuru Solomon Islands Village - 55 km
Lumu Solomon Islands Village - 59 km
Suuruaharau Solomon Islands Village - 60 km
Makana Solomon Islands Village - 61 km
Valasi Solomon Islands Village - 61 km
Asimaenioha Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Onehatare Solomon Islands Village - 64 km
Mbulo Solomon Islands Village - 64 km
Marahovi Solomon Islands Village - 65 km
Bia Solomon Islands Village - 68 km
Rere Solomon Islands Village - 68 km
Etamarorai Solomon Islands Village - 69 km
Tetere Solomon Islands Village - 70 km
Seve Solomon Islands Village - 70 km
Rua Sura Solomon Islands Village - 72 km
Palasuu Solomon Islands Village - 73 km
Wango Solomon Islands Village - 73 km
Manewaro Solomon Islands Village - 75 km
Komunimboko Solomon Islands Village - 76 km
Saa Solomon Islands Village - 78 km
Fagani Solomon Islands Village - 80 km
Aola Solomon Islands Village - 80 km
Apaoro Solomon Islands Village - 81 km
Gembua Solomon Islands Village - 83 km
Vanuagobu Solomon Islands Village - 84 km
Mbeghovuvudha Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Soso Solomon Islands Village - 87 km
Mbelasara Solomon Islands Village - 90 km
Tambunimane Solomon Islands Village - 93 km
Tenakea Solomon Islands Village - 97 km
Komukea Solomon Islands Village - 98 km
Kulu Solomon Islands Village - 99 km
Komuvadha Solomon Islands Village - 102 km
Raurembo Solomon Islands Village - 72 km
Lova Solomon Islands Village - 72 km
Ngalituturiha Solomon Islands Village - 74 km
Salamarao Solomon Islands Village - 75 km
Charavutu Solomon Islands Village - 77 km
Manivasa Solomon Islands Village - 82 km
Valembolo Solomon Islands Village - 83 km
O'io Solomon Islands Village - 84 km
Makana Solomon Islands Village - 84 km
Levuka Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Na Mbakero Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Hauhui Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Surairo Solomon Islands Village - 86 km
Kolochulu Solomon Islands Village - 86 km
Umara Solomon Islands Village - 87 km
Luvuna Solomon Islands Village - 87 km
Bio I Solomon Islands Village - 89 km
Kokomu Solomon Islands Village - 89 km
Kaokaona Solomon Islands Village - 89 km
Suenn Solomon Islands Village - 91 km
Veranggono Solomon Islands Village - 92 km
Sungasau Solomon Islands Village - 92 km
Hulihale Solomon Islands Village - 93 km
Tawarodo Solomon Islands Village - 93 km
Takataka Solomon Islands Village - 94 km
Ralavu Solomon Islands Village - 94 km
Mbokoaghau Solomon Islands Village - 95 km
Pamua Solomon Islands Village - 95 km
Lambia Solomon Islands Village - 97 km
Abungari Solomon Islands Village - 98 km
Kaonasughu Solomon Islands Village - 99 km
Dinare Solomon Islands Village - 100 km
Lakatana Solomon Islands Village - 102 km
Ngalikomba Solomon Islands Village - 102 km
Mbaole Solomon Islands Village - 103 km
Waimapuru Solomon Islands Village - 103 km
Baunani Solomon Islands Village - 105 km
Ghorambau Solomon Islands Village - 106 km
Sahasahakama Solomon Islands Village - 106 km
Nambacomba Solomon Islands Village - 106 km
Ambuavao Solomon Islands Village - 107 km
Panuha Solomon Islands Village - 108 km
Belana Solomon Islands Village - 108 km
Mwanimauru Solomon Islands Village - 109 km
Apurahe Solomon Islands Village - 109 km
Nalitata Solomon Islands Village - 109 km
Manchuki Solomon Islands Village - 110 km
Veravaulo Solomon Islands Village - 111 km
Manihinua Solomon Islands Village - 111 km
Manaba Solomon Islands Village - 112 km
Sopanitogha Solomon Islands Village - 112 km
Paunairo Solomon Islands Village - 112 km
Ngorangora Solomon Islands Village - 112 km
Manikiriu Solomon Islands Village - 113 km
Isuisu Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Maniga Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Ahia Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Su'utaluhia Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Ulawa I Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Arohane Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Mwarada Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Taraoto Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Tutuva Solomon Islands Village - 115 km
Tasi Solomon Islands Village - 115 km
Bweinaniawarikiapu Solomon Islands Village - 116 km
Olomburi Solomon Islands Village - 116 km
Tawani Solomon Islands Village - 116 km
Wugiroga Solomon Islands Village - 116 km
Geigei Solomon Islands Village - 118 km
Sioduru Solomon Islands Village - 118 km
Na Wosi Solomon Islands Village - 118 km
Vuturua Solomon Islands Village - 118 km
Longapolo Solomon Islands Village - 119 km
Taheramo Solomon Islands Village - 119 km
Okeoke Solomon Islands Village - 119 km
Maraone Solomon Islands Village - 119 km
Toa Solomon Islands Village - 119 km
Nduindui Solomon Islands Village - 120 km
Mehale Solomon Islands Village - 120 km
Ngorangora Solomon Islands Village - 121 km
Raa Solomon Islands Village - 122 km
Ghole Solomon Islands Village - 122 km
Lungga Solomon Islands Village - 122 km
Manewiriwiri Solomon Islands Village - 123 km
Narohei Solomon Islands Village - 123 km
Small Nagela Solomon Islands Village - 124 km
Iruiru Solomon Islands Village - 124 km
Malou Solomon Islands Village - 125 km
Vunuha Solomon Islands Village - 125 km
Euro Solomon Islands Village - 126 km
Kombe Solomon Islands Village - 126 km
Bungano Solomon Islands Village - 126 km
Wakora Solomon Islands Village - 126 km
Namakohigho Solomon Islands Village - 128 km
Gavuhoho Solomon Islands Village - 128 km
Hanivaivine Solomon Islands Village - 129 km
Bina Solomon Islands Village - 129 km
Tawasu Solomon Islands Village - 129 km
Maniate Solomon Islands Village - 129 km
Honiara Solomon Islands Capital 56000 people 130 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
Marau RUS unknown 0 27 km
Mbambanakira MBU unknown 0 43 km
Avu Avu AVU unknown 0 62 km
Parasi PRS unknown 0 66 km
Tarapaina TAA unknown 0 84 km
Onepusu ONE unknown 0 102 km
Kirakira IRA 2 0 113 km
Henderson International HIR 9 0 121 km
Atoifi ATD unknown 0 134 km
Tulaghi Island TLG unknown 0 138 km
Auki AKS 2 0 155 km
Savo SVY unknown 0 159 km
Kwai Harbour KWR unknown 0 169 km
Bellona Island BNY unknown 0 184 km
Santa Ana NNB unknown 0 187 km
Rennell Island RNL unknown 0 189 km
Yandina XYA unknown 0 217 km

Ports

Intensity Name LOCODE Country Distance
Aola Bay Soloman Islands 76 km
Kira Kira Soloman Islands 114 km
Honiara SBHIR Soloman Islands 130 km
Tulaghi Harbor Soloman Islands 138 km
Auki Harbor Soloman Islands 153 km
Cape Surville Soloman Islands 179 km
Rennell Island Soloman Islands 184 km
Yandina SBXYA Soloman Islands 220 km
Pipisala Bay Soloman Islands 231 km

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