M 5.5 in Solomon Is. on 20 Sep 2018 05:47 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: 10 Km
Lat/Lon: -9.0038 , 158.3121
Event Date: 20 Sep 2018 05:47 UTC
20 Sep 2018 16:47 Local
Exposed Population: About 25000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us2000hhfi
Inserted at: 20 Sep 2018 06:07 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
us2000hhfi 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
1228973 0 20 Sep 2018 05:47 5.5M, 10km 4.23 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 3,046) . The alertlevel for this event is GREEN

Intensity Population
no people
210000 people


Shakemaps Timeline

AlertShake id #ScoreepisodeidLat/LonMagnitudeDepthMax MMIDate shake (UTC)Delay (hh:mm) 
1 0 1228973 -9.004/158.312 5.5 10 4.23 20 Sep 2018 06:07 00:19 (new episode)
2 0 1228973 -9.004/158.312 5.5 10 4.23 20 Sep 2018 07:50 02:02 (upd of #1)

Affected Provinces

Intensity Region Province Country Population
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 3000 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 120000 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Intensity Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Saira Solomon Islands Village - 47 km
Nineveh Solomon Islands Village - 56 km
Halisi Solomon Islands Village - 58 km
Seghe Solomon Islands Village - 67 km
Mbareho Solomon Islands Village - 73 km
Mbuinitusu Solomon Islands Village - 73 km
Tetemara Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Yandina Solomon Islands Village - 104 km
Hapai Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Vanikuva Solomon Islands Village - 117 km
Harai Solomon Islands Village - 117 km
Mburuku Solomon Islands Village - 119 km
Eghelo Solomon Islands Village - 122 km
Judaea Solomon Islands Village - 123 km
Canaan Solomon Islands Village - 126 km
Mbiula Solomon Islands Village - 128 km
Hovoro Solomon Islands Village - 128 km
Samasodu Point Solomon Islands Village - 131 km
Dedeu Solomon Islands Village - 131 km
Hofovo Solomon Islands Village - 132 km
Litoghahira Solomon Islands Village - 133 km
Kukudu Solomon Islands Village - 134 km
Ilangana Solomon Islands Village - 135 km
Kokenggolo Solomon Islands Village - 139 km
Tuarugu Solomon Islands Village - 140 km
Filuo Solomon Islands Village - 141 km
Mbanga Solomon Islands Village - 144 km
Bahi Solomon Islands Village - 146 km
Maravovo Solomon Islands Village - 146 km
Biluro Solomon Islands Village - 147 km
Naro Solomon Islands Village - 147 km
Hularu Solomon Islands Village - 148 km
Ghaningangao Solomon Islands Village - 149 km
Haliupai Solomon Islands Village - 149 km
Veralevuha Solomon Islands Village - 150 km
Bolitei Solomon Islands Village - 150 km
Menakasapa Solomon Islands Village - 150 km
Kau Solomon Islands Village - 150 km
Mandou Solomon Islands Village - 151 km
Susubona Solomon Islands Village - 151 km
Taba Solomon Islands Village - 151 km
Chochokiki Solomon Islands Village - 153 km
Tangarare Solomon Islands Village - 153 km
Chamburu Solomon Islands Village - 153 km
Kologhodu Solomon Islands Village - 153 km
Chahoga Solomon Islands Village - 154 km
Kava Solomon Islands Village - 155 km
Mbarasipo Solomon Islands Village - 156 km
Chapuru Solomon Islands Village - 156 km
Zuzuao Point Solomon Islands Village - 157 km
Hoverihi Solomon Islands Village - 158 km
Vatupilei Solomon Islands Village - 159 km
Kia Solomon Islands Village - 160 km
Mbomboe Solomon Islands Village - 161 km
Vona Vona I Solomon Islands Village - 161 km
Ghoveo Solomon Islands Village - 163 km
Loalonga Solomon Islands Village - 163 km
Suavanao Solomon Islands Village - 163 km
Petupai Solomon Islands Village - 164 km
Lamuas Solomon Islands Village - 164 km
Konggau Solomon Islands Village - 164 km
Reko Solomon Islands Village - 166 km
Fupukuna Solomon Islands Village - 167 km
Kusini Solomon Islands Village - 167 km
Barora Fa I Solomon Islands Village - 169 km
Veranaue Solomon Islands Village - 170 km
Ouitcho Solomon Islands Village - 170 km
Aruliho Solomon Islands Village - 170 km
Guranja Solomon Islands Village - 170 km
Boitsatsu Solomon Islands Village - 171 km
Buala Solomon Islands Village 2700 people 171 km
Kunji Solomon Islands Village - 171 km
Takatakati Solomon Islands Village - 172 km
Kimage Solomon Islands Village - 173 km
Dhadhaje Solomon Islands Village - 173 km
Koraga Solomon Islands Village - 174 km
Sepi Solomon Islands Village - 175 km
Lokiha Solomon Islands Village - 177 km
Tatamba Solomon Islands Village - 178 km
Vuluva Solomon Islands Village - 179 km
Saua Solomon Islands Village - 179 km
Sidu Solomon Islands Village - 181 km
Kakambona Solomon Islands Village - 182 km
Honiara Solomon Islands Capital 56000 people 186 km
Lungga Solomon Islands Village - 196 km
Tutuva Solomon Islands Village - 203 km
Nalitata Solomon Islands Village - 206 km
Sopanitogha Solomon Islands Village - 209 km
Ambuavao Solomon Islands Village - 214 km
Ghorambau Solomon Islands Village - 217 km
Komuvadha Solomon Islands Village - 218 km
Tenakea Solomon Islands Village - 222 km
Komukea Solomon Islands Village - 223 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
Sege EGM 3 0 68 km
Viru QVU unknown 0 89 km
Yandina XYA unknown 0 101 km
Munda MUA 3 0 138 km
Barora RRI unknown 0 156 km
Ringi Cove RIN unknown 0 166 km
Savo SVY unknown 0 167 km
Kukundu KUE unknown 0 185 km
Henderson International HIR 9 0 197 km

Ports

Intensity Name LOCODE Country Distance
Viru Harbour SBVIU Soloman Islands 85 km
Pipisala Bay Soloman Islands 90 km
Yandina SBXYA Soloman Islands 99 km
Lever Harbor Soloman Islands 136 km
Allardyce Harbour SBALB Soloman Islands 140 km
Port Noro SBNOR Soloman Islands 150 km
Ringi Cove SBRIN Soloman Islands 166 km
Gojoruru Point Soloman Islands 168 km
Honiara SBHIR Soloman Islands 186 km
Gizo Is SBGZO Soloman Islands 193 km

More information

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