M 6.5 in Solomon Is. on 09 Sep 2018 19:31 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: 6.5M
Depth: 64.54 Km
Lat/Lon: -10.0083 , 161.533
Event Date: 09 Sep 2018 19:31 UTC
10 Sep 2018 06:31 Local
Exposed Population: Less then 100 people in MMI VI
About 82000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us2000hbk9
Inserted at: 09 Sep 2018 20:23 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score: 6.6 (Solomon Is.)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake
(Shakemap)		 Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 0 0 0
us2000hbk9 Scaled population (vector) 0 Max wave alert 0m  
  C1 shakemap -0.59 Max wave realtime 0m  
  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
1227670 1.6 09 Sep 2018 19:31 6.7M, 10km N/A 70 thousand (in 100km) 0.3m (at 00:14) 00:07 GEOFON
1227674 0.8 09 Sep 2018 19:31 6.7M, 53.8km N/A 80 thousand (in 100km) 0.1m (at 00:20) 00:10 PTWC
1227677 0.9 09 Sep 2018 19:31 6.7M, 54km N/A 80 thousand (in 100km) 0m (at 00:00) 00:11 NTWC    
1227680 0 09 Sep 2018 19:31 6.5M, 83.24km 5.66 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0m (at 00:00) 00:19 NEIC
1227683 0 09 Sep 2018 19:31 6.5M, 64.54km 5.99 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0m (at 00:00) 00:51 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 3,377) . The alertlevel for this event is GREEN

Intensity Population
<1000 people
42000 people
2200 people


Shakemaps Timeline

AlertShake id #ScoreepisodeidLat/LonMagnitudeDepthMax MMIDate shake (UTC)Delay (hh:mm) 
1 0 1227680 -10.04/161.485 6.5 83.24 5.66 09 Sep 2018 19:52 00:20 (new episode)
2 0 1227683 -10.04/161.485 6.5 83.24 5.66 09 Sep 2018 20:23 00:51 (new episode)
3 0 1227683 -10.008/161.533 6.5 64.54 5.99 09 Sep 2018 20:23 00:52 (upd of #2)
4 0 1227683 -10.008/161.533 6.5 64.54 5.99 09 Sep 2018 21:35 02:04 (upd of #3)

Affected Provinces

Intensity Region Province Country Population
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 19000 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 140000 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 130000 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Intensity Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Heuru Solomon Islands Village - 25 km
Maranu'u Solomon Islands Village - 25 km
Asimaenioha Solomon Islands Village - 26 km
Ubuna Solomon Islands Village - 27 km
Etamarorai Solomon Islands Village - 29 km
Saa Solomon Islands Village - 30 km
Palasuu Solomon Islands Village - 31 km
Bio I Solomon Islands Village - 31 km
Wango Solomon Islands Village - 32 km
Umara Solomon Islands Village - 32 km
Tarosi Solomon Islands Village - 33 km
Tawaiabu Solomon Islands Village - 33 km
Manewaro Solomon Islands Village - 33 km
Huro Solomon Islands Village - 34 km
Suenn Solomon Islands Village - 34 km
Maneoura Solomon Islands Village - 37 km
Hulihale Solomon Islands Village - 37 km
Fagani Solomon Islands Village - 37 km
Tawarodo Solomon Islands Village - 38 km
Suuruaharau Solomon Islands Village - 38 km
Sungasau Solomon Islands Village - 38 km
Onehatare Solomon Islands Village - 39 km
Hada Solomon Islands Village - 39 km
Oneoia Solomon Islands Village - 40 km
Bia Solomon Islands Village - 40 km
Manuagere Solomon Islands Village - 44 km
Rumahui Solomon Islands Village - 44 km
Kaokaona Solomon Islands Village - 45 km
Tetere Solomon Islands Village - 46 km
Pamua Solomon Islands Village - 50 km
Ahia Solomon Islands Village - 50 km
Mwarada Solomon Islands Village - 50 km
Ulawa I Solomon Islands Village - 50 km
Su'utaluhia Solomon Islands Village - 51 km
Kaonasughu Solomon Islands Village - 51 km
Sioduru Solomon Islands Village - 54 km
Taheramo Solomon Islands Village - 56 km
Ngorangora Solomon Islands Village - 59 km
Apaoro Solomon Islands Village - 60 km
Waimapuru Solomon Islands Village - 56 km
Manchuki Solomon Islands Village - 61 km
Mwanimauru Solomon Islands Village - 61 km
Ngorangora Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Arohane Solomon Islands Village - 64 km
Manihinua Solomon Islands Village - 64 km
Tawani Solomon Islands Village - 65 km
Maniga Solomon Islands Village - 71 km
Bweinaniawarikiapu Solomon Islands Village - 72 km
Manewiriwiri Solomon Islands Village - 72 km
Wugiroga Solomon Islands Village - 74 km
Okeoke Solomon Islands Village - 75 km
Tawasu Solomon Islands Village - 76 km
Maraone Solomon Islands Village - 76 km
Maniate Solomon Islands Village - 77 km
Mehale Solomon Islands Village - 77 km
Namakohigho Solomon Islands Village - 78 km
Wango Solomon Islands Village - 78 km
Panuha Solomon Islands Village - 79 km
Apurahe Solomon Islands Village - 79 km
Paa Solomon Islands Village - 80 km
Ione Solomon Islands Village - 80 km
Manakia Solomon Islands Village - 81 km
Hu'umarere Solomon Islands Village - 81 km
Naparaoinawa Solomon Islands Village - 82 km
Poinagobo Solomon Islands Village - 82 km
Taraoto Solomon Islands Village - 82 km
Makina Solomon Islands Village - 82 km
Nahahau Solomon Islands Village - 84 km
Na Wosi Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
O'io Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Geigei Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Ngagatari Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Komunihara Solomon Islands Village - 86 km
Takataka Solomon Islands Village - 86 km
Alavugu Solomon Islands Village - 86 km
Raa Solomon Islands Village - 88 km
Namaturi Solomon Islands Village - 88 km
Hauhui Solomon Islands Village - 89 km
Narohei Solomon Islands Village - 89 km
Manegohere Solomon Islands Village - 89 km
Korai Solomon Islands Village - 90 km
Narano Solomon Islands Village - 91 km
Wakora Solomon Islands Village - 92 km
Nakuhu Solomon Islands Village - 92 km
Sanggasere Solomon Islands Village - 92 km
Peonakake Solomon Islands Village - 92 km
Napurongo Solomon Islands Village - 93 km
Surairo Solomon Islands Village - 94 km
Wainaworasi Solomon Islands Village - 95 km
Naganea Solomon Islands Village - 95 km
Hauraha Solomon Islands Village - 95 km
Parom Bou Solomon Islands Village - 95 km
Naparasusu Solomon Islands Village - 96 km
Naparaohau Solomon Islands Village - 96 km
Koetungi Solomon Islands Village - 96 km
Veramakuru Solomon Islands Village - 96 km
Na Mbulonggato Solomon Islands Village - 97 km
Nanepe Solomon Islands Village - 98 km
Balo Solomon Islands Village - 100 km
Naana Solomon Islands Village - 102 km
Sitaronda Solomon Islands Village - 104 km
Iaruraha Solomon Islands Village - 104 km
Mbalo Solomon Islands Village - 105 km
Lumu Solomon Islands Village - 106 km
Makaruka Solomon Islands Village - 109 km
Paunairo Solomon Islands Village - 109 km
Maniborkosi Solomon Islands Village - 109 km
Manikiriu Solomon Islands Village - 110 km
Napasiwai Solomon Islands Village - 110 km
Mbulo Solomon Islands Village - 111 km
Kuma Solomon Islands Village - 111 km
Abungari Solomon Islands Village - 112 km
Olomburi Solomon Islands Village - 112 km
Karovo Solomon Islands Village - 113 km
Naho Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Tawarogha Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Rere Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Dinare Solomon Islands Village - 115 km
Rua Sura Solomon Islands Village - 115 km
Marahovi Solomon Islands Village - 116 km
Valasi Solomon Islands Village - 116 km
Seve Solomon Islands Village - 117 km
Nasuragena Solomon Islands Village - 117 km
Makana Solomon Islands Village - 117 km
Mwaniwowo Solomon Islands Village - 118 km
Mwarairaru Solomon Islands Village - 118 km
Funakumwa Solomon Islands Village - 121 km
Malou Solomon Islands Village - 122 km
Baunani Solomon Islands Village - 122 km
Komunimboko Solomon Islands Village - 124 km
Geta Solomon Islands Village - 124 km
Star Harb Solomon Islands Village - 125 km
Mami Solomon Islands Village - 127 km
Aola Solomon Islands Village - 128 km
Fageifa Solomon Islands Village - 129 km
Manaba Solomon Islands Village - 130 km
Vanuagobu Solomon Islands Village - 132 km
Salamarao Solomon Islands Village - 132 km
Gembua Solomon Islands Village - 132 km
Ralavu Solomon Islands Village - 157 km
Lambia Solomon Islands Village - 160 km
Mbaole Solomon Islands Village - 161 km
Sahasahakama Solomon Islands Village - 164 km
Lakatana Solomon Islands Village - 165 km
Belana Solomon Islands Village - 166 km
Nambacomba Solomon Islands Village - 169 km
Boromoli Solomon Islands Village - 172 km
Tasi Solomon Islands Village - 174 km
Vatupura Solomon Islands Village - 174 km
Veravaulo Solomon Islands Village - 174 km
Lungga Solomon Islands Village - 176 km
Isuisu Solomon Islands Village - 177 km
Kaliala Solomon Islands Village - 177 km
Fote Solomon Islands Village - 178 km
Rara Solomon Islands Village - 180 km
Ato Solomon Islands Village - 182 km
Dala Solomon Islands Village - 182 km
Tulagi Solomon Islands Village 1500 people 182 km
Vura Solomon Islands Village - 182 km
Nduindui Solomon Islands Village - 182 km
Gwaunatafu Solomon Islands Village - 185 km
Honiara Solomon Islands Capital 56000 people 185 km
Iruiru Solomon Islands Village - 188 km
'Ailali Solomon Islands Village - 189 km
Kakambona Solomon Islands Village - 189 km
Euro Solomon Islands Village - 189 km
Chapunamo Solomon Islands Village - 196 km
Boitsatsu Solomon Islands Village - 201 km
Guranja Solomon Islands Village - 201 km
Koraga Solomon Islands Village - 201 km
Aruliho Solomon Islands Village - 202 km
Takatakati Solomon Islands Village - 202 km
Ouitcho Solomon Islands Village - 204 km
A'ama Solomon Islands Village - 208 km
Lamuas Solomon Islands Village - 208 km
Konggau Solomon Islands Village - 209 km
Reko Solomon Islands Village - 211 km
Kusini Solomon Islands Village - 212 km
Vatupilei Solomon Islands Village - 214 km
Hoverihi Solomon Islands Village - 214 km
Petupai Solomon Islands Village - 215 km
Chapuru Solomon Islands Village - 217 km
Tangarare Solomon Islands Village - 218 km
Chahoga Solomon Islands Village - 219 km
Chochokiki Solomon Islands Village - 219 km
Chamburu Solomon Islands Village - 220 km
Kau Solomon Islands Village - 221 km
Taba Solomon Islands Village - 221 km
Haliupai Solomon Islands Village - 222 km
Ghaningangao Solomon Islands Village - 222 km
Veralevuha Solomon Islands Village - 223 km
Hularu Solomon Islands Village - 223 km
Naro Solomon Islands Village - 225 km
Maravovo Solomon Islands Village - 225 km
Bahi Solomon Islands Village - 226 km
Yavungu Solomon Islands Village - 227 km
Tuhungganggo Solomon Islands Village - 228 km
Tupui Solomon Islands Village - 230 km
Vinegau Solomon Islands Village - 230 km
Talimako Solomon Islands Village - 231 km
Tunguiha Solomon Islands Village - 233 km
Mainga Solomon Islands Village - 236 km
Desauma Solomon Islands Village - 236 km
Bellona I Solomon Islands Village - 239 km
Sepi Solomon Islands Village - 246 km
Vuluva Solomon Islands Village - 251 km
Dhadhaje Solomon Islands Village - 252 km
Lokiha Solomon Islands Village - 253 km
Tatamba Solomon Islands Village - 260 km
Sidu Solomon Islands Village - 261 km
Veranaue Solomon Islands Village - 268 km
Yandina Solomon Islands Village - 270 km
Saua Solomon Islands Village - 271 km
Loalonga Solomon Islands Village - 274 km
Kava Solomon Islands Village - 281 km
Kimage Solomon Islands Village - 285 km
Susubona Solomon Islands Village - 291 km
Buala Solomon Islands Village 2700 people 294 km
Biluro Solomon Islands Village - 299 km
Fupukuna Solomon Islands Village - 301 km
Kologhodu Solomon Islands Village - 306 km
Tuarugu Solomon Islands Village - 310 km
Ghoveo Solomon Islands Village - 324 km
Samasodu Point Solomon Islands Village - 362 km
Bolitei Solomon Islands Village - 366 km
Dedeu Solomon Islands Village - 371 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
Parasi PRS unknown 0 35 km
Kirakira IRA 2 0 63 km
Marau RUS unknown 0 79 km
Tarapaina TAA unknown 0 80 km
Mbambanakira MBU unknown 0 91 km
Onepusu ONE unknown 0 106 km
Avu Avu AVU unknown 0 124 km
Santa Ana NNB unknown 0 137 km
Atoifi ATD unknown 0 138 km
Auki AKS 2 0 172 km
Henderson International HIR 9 0 175 km
Kwai Harbour KWR unknown 0 182 km
Tulaghi Island TLG unknown 0 182 km
Savo SVY unknown 0 210 km
Rennell Island RNL unknown 0 228 km
Bellona Island BNY unknown 0 238 km
Yandina XYA unknown 0 273 km

Ports

Intensity Name LOCODE Country Distance
Kira Kira Soloman Islands 64 km
Aola Bay Soloman Islands 124 km
Cape Surville Soloman Islands 130 km
Auki Harbor Soloman Islands 170 km
Tulaghi Harbor Soloman Islands 182 km
Honiara SBHIR Soloman Islands 185 km
Rennell Island Soloman Islands 225 km
Yandina SBXYA Soloman Islands 275 km
Pipisala Bay Soloman Islands 286 km
Gojoruru Point Soloman Islands 308 km

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