M 5.5 in Solomon Is. on 23 Jun 2018 00:33 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: 5.5M
Depth: 16.58 Km
Lat/Lon: -10.2631 , 161.1162
Event Date: 23 Jun 2018 00:33 UTC
23 Jun 2018 11:33 Local
Exposed Population: About 73000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us1000ez7w
Inserted at: 23 Jun 2018 00:56 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
us1000ez7w Scaled population (vector) 0  
  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
1215730 0 23 Jun 2018 00:33 5.5M, 16.58km 4.54 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 00:22 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 2,034) . The alertlevel for this event is GREEN

Intensity Population
no people
64000 people


Shakemaps Timeline

AlertShake id #ScoreepisodeidLat/LonMagnitudeDepthMax MMIDate shake (UTC)Delay (hh:mm) 
1 0 1215730 -10.263/161.116 5.5 16.58 4.54 23 Jun 2018 01:03 00:30 (new episode)
2 0 1215730 -10.263/161.116 5.5 16.58 4.54 23 Jun 2018 02:43 02:10 (upd of #1)

Affected Provinces

Intensity Region Province Country Population
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 5400 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 240000 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Intensity Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Manuagere Solomon Islands Village - 16 km
Rumahui Solomon Islands Village - 17 km
Hada Solomon Islands Village - 17 km
Tawaiabu Solomon Islands Village - 21 km
Tarosi Solomon Islands Village - 22 km
Huro Solomon Islands Village - 25 km
Oneoia Solomon Islands Village - 27 km
Ubuna Solomon Islands Village - 27 km
Maneoura Solomon Islands Village - 28 km
Maranu'u Solomon Islands Village - 33 km
Suuruaharau Solomon Islands Village - 34 km
Heuru Solomon Islands Village - 34 km
Onehatare Solomon Islands Village - 38 km
Asimaenioha Solomon Islands Village - 40 km
Bia Solomon Islands Village - 41 km
Tetere Solomon Islands Village - 43 km
Etamarorai Solomon Islands Village - 46 km
Wango Solomon Islands Village - 49 km
Manewaro Solomon Islands Village - 51 km
Apaoro Solomon Islands Village - 53 km
Palasuu Solomon Islands Village - 72 km
Ione Solomon Islands Village - 55 km
Poinagobo Solomon Islands Village - 55 km
Fagani Solomon Islands Village - 56 km
Alavugu Solomon Islands Village - 57 km
Makina Solomon Islands Village - 58 km
Sanggasere Solomon Islands Village - 60 km
Hu'umarere Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Peonakake Solomon Islands Village - 63 km
Komunihara Solomon Islands Village - 63 km
Veramakuru Solomon Islands Village - 63 km
Kaokaona Solomon Islands Village - 64 km
Balo Solomon Islands Village - 65 km
Umara Solomon Islands Village - 65 km
Bio I Solomon Islands Village - 68 km
Parom Bou Solomon Islands Village - 69 km
Sungasau Solomon Islands Village - 69 km
Suenn Solomon Islands Village - 70 km
Pamua Solomon Islands Village - 70 km
Mbalo Solomon Islands Village - 70 km
Korai Solomon Islands Village - 70 km
Tawarodo Solomon Islands Village - 71 km
Hulihale Solomon Islands Village - 71 km
Na Mbulonggato Solomon Islands Village - 71 km
Makaruka Solomon Islands Village - 74 km
Kaonasughu Solomon Islands Village - 74 km
Saa Solomon Islands Village - 75 km
Koetungi Solomon Islands Village - 76 km
Kuma Solomon Islands Village - 76 km
Waimapuru Solomon Islands Village - 78 km
Naho Solomon Islands Village - 79 km
Panuha Solomon Islands Village - 79 km
Karovo Solomon Islands Village - 80 km
Apurahe Solomon Islands Village - 81 km
Sitaronda Solomon Islands Village - 83 km
Mwanimauru Solomon Islands Village - 83 km
Manchuki Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Manihinua Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Taraoto Solomon Islands Village - 86 km
Ngorangora Solomon Islands Village - 87 km
Maniga Solomon Islands Village - 87 km
Lumu Solomon Islands Village - 87 km
Bweinaniawarikiapu Solomon Islands Village - 89 km
Arohane Solomon Islands Village - 89 km
Geigei Solomon Islands Village - 89 km
Wugiroga Solomon Islands Village - 89 km
Makana Solomon Islands Village - 89 km
Valasi Solomon Islands Village - 90 km
Na Wosi Solomon Islands Village - 90 km
Tawani Solomon Islands Village - 91 km
Okeoke Solomon Islands Village - 92 km
Maraone Solomon Islands Village - 92 km
Mbulo Solomon Islands Village - 93 km
Mehale Solomon Islands Village - 93 km
Marahovi Solomon Islands Village - 93 km
Raa Solomon Islands Village - 93 km
Narohei Solomon Islands Village - 95 km
Rere Solomon Islands Village - 96 km
Manewiriwiri Solomon Islands Village - 98 km
Wakora Solomon Islands Village - 98 km
Seve Solomon Islands Village - 98 km
Raurembo Solomon Islands Village - 99 km
Lova Solomon Islands Village - 100 km
Rua Sura Solomon Islands Village - 100 km
O'io Solomon Islands Village - 101 km
Ngalituturiha Solomon Islands Village - 101 km
Namakohigho Solomon Islands Village - 102 km
Wainaworasi Solomon Islands Village - 103 km
Ahia Solomon Islands Village - 103 km
Hauhui Solomon Islands Village - 103 km
Salamarao Solomon Islands Village - 103 km
Mwarada Solomon Islands Village - 104 km
Maniate Solomon Islands Village - 104 km
Ulawa I Solomon Islands Village - 104 km
Komunimboko Solomon Islands Village - 104 km
Tawasu Solomon Islands Village - 104 km
Charavutu Solomon Islands Village - 104 km
Su'utaluhia Solomon Islands Village - 104 km
Wango Solomon Islands Village - 104 km
Hauraha Solomon Islands Village - 105 km
Surairo Solomon Islands Village - 106 km
Sioduru Solomon Islands Village - 107 km
Manakia Solomon Islands Village - 107 km
Manivasa Solomon Islands Village - 109 km
Paa Solomon Islands Village - 109 km
Takataka Solomon Islands Village - 109 km
Aola Solomon Islands Village - 109 km
Namaturi Solomon Islands Village - 109 km
Naparaoinawa Solomon Islands Village - 110 km
Taheramo Solomon Islands Village - 110 km
Valembolo Solomon Islands Village - 110 km
Manegohere Solomon Islands Village - 111 km
Gembua Solomon Islands Village - 111 km
Levuka Solomon Islands Village - 111 km
Ngagatari Solomon Islands Village - 112 km
Nahahau Solomon Islands Village - 112 km
Ngorangora Solomon Islands Village - 112 km
Vanuagobu Solomon Islands Village - 113 km
Na Mbakero Solomon Islands Village - 113 km
Makana Solomon Islands Village - 113 km
Mbeghovuvudha Solomon Islands Village - 113 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 55 km
Parasi PRS unknown 0 69 km
Mbambanakira MBU unknown 0 71 km
Kirakira IRA 2 0 88 km
Avu Avu AVU unknown 0 89 km
Tarapaina TAA unknown 0 100 km
Onepusu ONE unknown 0 121 km
Henderson International HIR 9 0 149 km
Atoifi ATD unknown 0 154 km
Santa Ana NNB unknown 0 160 km
Tulaghi Island TLG unknown 0 167 km
Auki AKS 2 0 179 km
Rennell Island RNL unknown 0 179 km
Bellona Island BNY unknown 0 184 km

Ports

Intensity Name LOCODE Country Distance
Kira Kira Soloman Islands 89 km
Aola Bay Soloman Islands 105 km
Cape Surville Soloman Islands 152 km
Honiara SBHIR Soloman Islands 158 km
Tulaghi Harbor Soloman Islands 167 km
Rennell Island Soloman Islands 175 km
Auki Harbor Soloman Islands 177 km

More information

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