M 5.8 in Solomon Islands on 29 Mar 2018 18:51 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: 5.8M
Depth: 10 Km
Lat/Lon: -9.4187 , 159.5609
Event Date: 29 Mar 2018 18:51 UTC
30 Mar 2018 05:51 Local
Exposed Population: About 8000 people in MMI
190000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us1000day0
Inserted at: 29 Mar 2018 19:10 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
us1000day0 Scaled population (vector) 0.9  
  C1 shakemap -0.59  
  C2 shakemap 0.53  
  Country Vulnerability 0  
  INFORM_normalised 1.18  
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

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Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1204792 0 29 Mar 2018 18:51 5.8M, 10km 6.38 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 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 Solomon Islands ,of Solomon Is. (population 4,353) . The alertlevel for this event is GREEN

Intensity Population
8700 people
8600 people
40000 people


Shakemaps Timeline

AlertShake id #ScoreepisodeidLat/LonMagnitudeDepthMax MMIDate shake (UTC)Delay (hh:mm) 
1 0 1204792 -9.419/159.561 5.8 10 5.27 29 Mar 2018 19:11 00:20 (new episode)
2 0 1204792 -9.419/159.561 5.8 10 6.38 29 Mar 2018 20:54 02:03 (upd of #1)

Affected Provinces

Intensity Region Province Country Population
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 4900 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 6600 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 100000 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 200000 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Intensity Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Ghaningangao Solomon Islands Village - 4 km
Haliupai Solomon Islands Village - 5 km
Hularu Solomon Islands Village - 6 km
Kau Solomon Islands Village - 9 km
Tangarare Solomon Islands Village - 9 km
Maravovo Solomon Islands Village - 11 km
Chochokiki Solomon Islands Village - 12 km
Bahi Solomon Islands Village - 14 km
Naro Solomon Islands Village - 16 km
Hoverihi Solomon Islands Village - 17 km
Veralevuha Solomon Islands Village - 18 km
Taba Solomon Islands Village - 21 km
Chamburu Solomon Islands Village - 23 km
Chahoga Solomon Islands Village - 24 km
Vatupilei Solomon Islands Village - 25 km
Lamuas Solomon Islands Village - 25 km
Chapuru Solomon Islands Village - 25 km
Konggau Solomon Islands Village - 26 km
Guranja Solomon Islands Village - 28 km
Boitsatsu Solomon Islands Village - 30 km
Aruliho Solomon Islands Village - 30 km
Ouitcho Solomon Islands Village - 33 km
Takatakati Solomon Islands Village - 35 km
Koraga Solomon Islands Village - 38 km
Kakambona Solomon Islands Village - 39 km
Reko Solomon Islands Village - 40 km
Chapunamo Solomon Islands Village - 42 km
Honiara Solomon Islands Capital 56000 people 43 km
Petupai Solomon Islands Village - 44 km
Kusini Solomon Islands Village - 45 km
Yandina Solomon Islands Village - 49 km
Euro Solomon Islands Village - 50 km
Iruiru Solomon Islands Village - 51 km
Tasi Solomon Islands Village - 52 km
Lungga Solomon Islands Village - 53 km
Nduindui Solomon Islands Village - 53 km
Isuisu Solomon Islands Village - 59 km
Belana Solomon Islands Village - 60 km
Tutuva Solomon Islands Village - 61 km
Veravaulo Solomon Islands Village - 61 km
Nalitata Solomon Islands Village - 61 km
Sahasahakama Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Nambacomba Solomon Islands Village - 65 km
Mbaole Solomon Islands Village - 65 km
Sopanitogha Solomon Islands Village - 67 km
Lakatana Solomon Islands Village - 69 km
Ambuavao Solomon Islands Village - 72 km
Lambia Solomon Islands Village - 73 km
Tulagi Solomon Islands Village 1500 people 74 km
Ghorambau Solomon Islands Village - 74 km
Komuvadha Solomon Islands Village - 75 km
Ralavu Solomon Islands Village - 75 km
Bungano Solomon Islands Village - 78 km
Vunuha Solomon Islands Village - 78 km
Gavuhoho Solomon Islands Village - 79 km
Tenakea Solomon Islands Village - 79 km
Kokomu Solomon Islands Village - 79 km
Ngalikomba Solomon Islands Village - 80 km
Komukea Solomon Islands Village - 81 km
Taroaniara Solomon Islands Village - 81 km
Veranggono Solomon Islands Village - 81 km
Nata Solomon Islands Village - 81 km
Luvuna Solomon Islands Village - 82 km
Tokopigopi Solomon Islands Village - 82 km
Na Mbakero Solomon Islands Village - 83 km
Levuka Solomon Islands Village - 83 km
Kolochulu Solomon Islands Village - 84 km
Kulu Solomon Islands Village - 84 km
Vura Solomon Islands Village - 84 km
Valembolo Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Manivasa Solomon Islands Village - 86 km
Makana Solomon Islands Village - 86 km
Small Nagela Solomon Islands Village - 87 km
Ghairavu Solomon Islands Village - 87 km
Rara Solomon Islands Village - 87 km
Kaliala Solomon Islands Village - 89 km
Mbeghovuvudha Solomon Islands Village - 89 km
Vatupura Solomon Islands Village - 90 km
Mbokoaghau Solomon Islands Village - 90 km
Hanivaivine Solomon Islands Village - 90 km
Boromoli Solomon Islands Village - 90 km
Soso Solomon Islands Village - 90 km
Longapolo Solomon Islands Village - 90 km
Tambunimane Solomon Islands Village - 91 km
Siota Solomon Islands Village - 93 km
Kombe Solomon Islands Village - 93 km
Mbelasara Solomon Islands Village - 93 km
Vuturua Solomon Islands Village - 95 km
Toa Solomon Islands Village - 96 km
Gembua Solomon Islands Village - 97 km
Ghole Solomon Islands Village - 97 km
Vanuagobu Solomon Islands Village - 99 km
Aola Solomon Islands Village - 101 km
Komunimboko Solomon Islands Village - 105 km
Marahovi Solomon Islands Village - 111 km
Rere Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Kava Solomon Islands Village - 115 km
Mbulo Solomon Islands Village - 117 km
Charavutu Solomon Islands Village - 90 km
Ngalituturiha Solomon Islands Village - 94 km
Salamarao Solomon Islands Village - 94 km
Lova Solomon Islands Village - 95 km
Raurembo Solomon Islands Village - 96 km
Sepi Solomon Islands Village - 101 km
Dhadhaje Solomon Islands Village - 103 km
Vuluva Solomon Islands Village - 108 km
Makana Solomon Islands Village - 109 km
Lokiha Solomon Islands Village - 110 km
Valasi Solomon Islands Village - 110 km
Seve Solomon Islands Village - 112 km
Karovo Solomon Islands Village - 115 km
Naho Solomon Islands Village - 115 km
Loalonga Solomon Islands Village - 116 km
Rua Sura Solomon Islands Village - 116 km
Veranaue Solomon Islands Village - 116 km
Tatamba Solomon Islands Village - 117 km
Kuma Solomon Islands Village - 119 km
Sidu Solomon Islands Village - 120 km
Lumu Solomon Islands Village - 121 km
Makaruka Solomon Islands Village - 121 km
Susubona Solomon Islands Village - 121 km
Sitaronda Solomon Islands Village - 123 km
Mbalo Solomon Islands Village - 125 km
Biluro Solomon Islands Village - 126 km
Saua Solomon Islands Village - 127 km
Na Mbulonggato Solomon Islands Village - 129 km
Koetungi Solomon Islands Village - 130 km
Balo Solomon Islands Village - 130 km
Parom Bou Solomon Islands Village - 131 km
Tuarugu Solomon Islands Village - 132 km
Veramakuru Solomon Islands Village - 132 km
Kimage Solomon Islands Village - 133 km
Peonakake Solomon Islands Village - 135 km
Korai Solomon Islands Village - 136 km
Sanggasere Solomon Islands Village - 136 km
Kologhodu Solomon Islands Village - 137 km
Buala Solomon Islands Village 2700 people 139 km
Komunihara Solomon Islands Village - 140 km
Alavugu Solomon Islands Village - 141 km
Fupukuna Solomon Islands Village - 142 km
Manaba Solomon Islands Village - 142 km
Bina Solomon Islands Village - 144 km
Makina Solomon Islands Village - 144 km
Hu'umarere Solomon Islands Village - 145 km
Poinagobo Solomon Islands Village - 145 km
Baunani Solomon Islands Village - 145 km
Auki Solomon Islands Village 4300 people 145 km
Ione Solomon Islands Village - 146 km
Kunura Solomon Islands Village - 147 km
Fote Solomon Islands Village - 149 km
Dinare Solomon Islands Village - 150 km
Abungari Solomon Islands Village - 152 km
Dala Solomon Islands Village - 152 km
Ghoveo Solomon Islands Village - 158 km
Gwaunatafu Solomon Islands Village - 160 km
Surairo Solomon Islands Village - 163 km
Busukwae Solomon Islands Village - 164 km
A'ama Solomon Islands Village - 166 km
Hauhui Solomon Islands Village - 170 km
Kwaimbaambaala Solomon Islands Village - 171 km
Samasodu Point Solomon Islands Village - 172 km
O'io Solomon Islands Village - 174 km
Fokinkorra Solomon Islands Village - 176 km
'Ailali Solomon Islands Village - 176 km
Ato Solomon Islands Village - 178 km
Dedeu Solomon Islands Village - 179 km
Paunairo Solomon Islands Village - 179 km
Manu Solomon Islands Village - 179 km
Manikiriu Solomon Islands Village - 180 km
Malou Solomon Islands Village - 181 km
Olomburi Solomon Islands Village - 182 km
Bolitei Solomon Islands Village - 184 km
Takataka Solomon Islands Village - 185 km
Litoghahira Solomon Islands Village - 187 km
Saira Solomon Islands Village - 190 km
Nineveh Solomon Islands Village - 198 km
Halisi Solomon Islands Village - 201 km
Filuo Solomon Islands Village - 207 km
Seghe Solomon Islands Village - 207 km
Tawaiabu Solomon Islands Village - 208 km
Hada Solomon Islands Village - 209 km
Bellona I Solomon Islands Village - 209 km
Manuagere Solomon Islands Village - 210 km
Mbuinitusu Solomon Islands Village - 210 km
Zuzuao Point Solomon Islands Village - 210 km
Tarosi Solomon Islands Village - 211 km
Rumahui Solomon Islands Village - 211 km
Ubuna Solomon Islands Village - 214 km
Mbareho Solomon Islands Village - 214 km
Palasuu Solomon Islands Village - 215 km
Huro Solomon Islands Village - 216 km
Maranu'u Solomon Islands Village - 220 km
Maneoura Solomon Islands Village - 220 km
Oneoia Solomon Islands Village - 221 km
Saa Solomon Islands Village - 221 km
Heuru Solomon Islands Village - 222 km
Suavanao Solomon Islands Village - 223 km
Tetemara Solomon Islands Village - 226 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
Savo SVY unknown 0 41 km
Yandina XYA unknown 0 51 km
Henderson International HIR 9 0 54 km
Tulaghi Island TLG unknown 0 74 km
Avu Avu AVU unknown 0 106 km
Mbambanakira MBU unknown 0 135 km
Auki AKS 2 0 146 km
Marau RUS unknown 0 147 km
Kwai Harbour KWR unknown 0 160 km
Onepusu ONE unknown 0 168 km
Atoifi ATD unknown 0 170 km
Tarapaina TAA unknown 0 180 km
Parasi PRS unknown 0 206 km
Sege EGM 3 0 208 km
Bellona Island BNY unknown 0 210 km
Viru QVU unknown 0 230 km
Barora RRI unknown 0 238 km
Rennell Island RNL unknown 0 261 km
Munda MUA 3 0 280 km
Kirakira IRA 2 0 281 km
Ringi Cove RIN unknown 0 309 km

Ports

Intensity Name LOCODE Country Distance
Honiara SBHIR Soloman Islands 43 km
Yandina SBXYA Soloman Islands 54 km
Pipisala Bay Soloman Islands 66 km
Tulaghi Harbor Soloman Islands 74 km
Aola Bay Soloman Islands 104 km
Auki Harbor Soloman Islands 146 km
Gojoruru Point Soloman Islands 148 km
Allardyce Harbour SBALB Soloman Islands 206 km
Viru Harbour SBVIU Soloman Islands 226 km
Rennell Island Soloman Islands 252 km
Lever Harbor Soloman Islands 267 km
Kira Kira Soloman Islands 281 km
Port Noro SBNOR Soloman Islands 292 km
Ringi Cove SBRIN Soloman Islands 307 km

More information

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