M 6.6 in Vanuatu from 15 Jan 2019 18:06 UTC to 18:06

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: 6.6M
Depth: 46.85 Km
Lat/Lon: -13.3996 , 166.7132
Event Date: 15 Jan 2019 18:06 UTC
16 Jan 2019 05:06 Local
Exposed Population: Less then 100 people in MMI VI
About 3000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us2000j468
Inserted at: 15 Jan 2019 18:26 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score: 6.1 (Vanuatu)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake
(Shakemap)		 Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 0 0 0
us2000j468 Scaled population (vector) 0 Max wave alert 0m  
  C1 shakemap -0.59 Max wave realtime 0.05m  
  C2 shakemap 0.53      
  Country Vulnerability 0      
  INFORM_normalised 1.12      
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

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Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1245128 0.2 15 Jan 2019 18:06 6.8M, 10km N/A 2 thousand (in 100km) 0.3m (at 00:09) 00:11 NTWC    
1245134 0 15 Jan 2019 18:06 6.6M, 46.85km 6.15 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0.1m (at 00:16) 00:20 NEIC
1245243 0 15 Jan 2019 18:06 6.6M, 35km 6.25 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0.1m (at 00:18) 23:24 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 Vanuatu ,of Vanuatu (population 4,549) . The alertlevel for this event is GREEN

Intensity Population
<1000 people
1200 people
no people


Shakemaps Timeline

AlertShake id #ScoreepisodeidLat/LonMagnitudeDepthMax MMIDate shake (UTC)Delay (hh:mm) 
1 0 1245134 -13.4/166.713 6.6 46.85 6.44 15 Jan 2019 18:32 00:25 (new episode)
2 0 1245134 -13.4/166.713 6.6 46.85 6.15 15 Jan 2019 20:08 02:02 (upd of #1)
3 0 1245243 -13.4/166.713 6.6 46.85 6.15 16 Jan 2019 17:31 23:24 (new episode)
4 0 1245243 -13.357/166.842 6.6 35 6.25 16 Jan 2019 17:33 23:26 (upd of #3)
5 0 1245243 -13.357/166.842 6.6 35 6.25 18 Jan 2019 17:47 2d 23:40 (upd of #4)
6 0 1245243 -13.357/166.842 6.6 35 6.25 18 Jan 2019 17:53 2d 23:46 (upd of #5)

Affected Provinces

Intensity Region Province Country Population
Vanuatu Vanuatu 32000 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands <1000 people
Vanuatu Vanuatu 130000 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 4100 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Intensity Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Vipaka Vanuatu Village - 9 km
Pek Vanuatu Village - 85 km
Ngusui Vanuatu Village - 100 km
Levonu Vanuatu Village - 125 km
Avira Vanuatu Village - 128 km
Hokua Vanuatu Village - 142 km
Takumuna Vanuatu Village - 144 km
Wunpuku Vanuatu Village - 146 km
Walpey Vanuatu Village - 149 km
Poullappoe Vanuatu Village - 152 km
Wora Vanuatu Village - 157 km
Menogoro Vanuatu Village - 158 km
Lolominiou Vanuatu Village - 165 km
Nogugu Vanuatu Village - 168 km
Bounahatsa Vanuatu Village - 171 km
Papoulassemouli Vanuatu Village - 172 km
Souléiséré Vanuatu Village - 176 km
Piapouria Vanuatu Village - 177 km
Wonisule Vanuatu Village - 178 km
Iakobone Vanuatu Village - 183 km
Tavelou Vanuatu Village - 183 km
Lavatavo Vanuatu Village - 184 km
Vesalia Vanuatu Village - 187 km
Tourébiou Vanuatu Village - 189 km
Peu Solomon Islands Village - 190 km
Vanikoro Is Solomon Islands Village - 191 km
Oeili Solomon Islands Village - 192 km
Ladhu Vanuatu Village - 192 km
Numbuko Solomon Islands Village - 195 km
Atsaritibi Vanuatu Village - 195 km
Tasmate Vanuatu Village - 196 km
Robertsons Vanuatu Village - 196 km
Lale Solomon Islands Village - 196 km
Térou Vanuatu Village - 196 km
Hog Harbour Vanuatu Village - 197 km
Worovok Vanuatu Village - 197 km
Nama Solomon Islands Village - 198 km
Buma Solomon Islands Village - 198 km
Arambu Solomon Islands Village - 199 km
Vanikoro Solomon Islands Village - 199 km
Lowérié Vanuatu Village - 200 km
Maé Vanuatu Village - 200 km
Vana Solomon Islands Village - 200 km
Lowarhé Vanuatu Village - 202 km
Longtal Vanuatu Village - 209 km
Pualapa Vanuatu Village - 209 km
Wousi Vanuatu Village - 219 km
Coulons Vanuatu Village - 219 km
Féléa Vanuatu Village - 220 km
Tatafo Vanuatu Village - 223 km
Ouere Vanuatu Village - 226 km
Jasmori Vanuatu Village - 228 km
Napil Vanuatu Village - 229 km
Saraotou Vanuatu Village - 231 km
Tambalato Vanuatu Village - 232 km
Luganville Vanuatu Village 13000 people 239 km
Batouna Vanuatu Village - 210 km
Bounanbaga Vanuatu Village - 211 km
Bakakara Vanuatu Village - 211 km
Woro Vanuatu Village - 213 km
Nokowula Vanuatu Village - 217 km
Lontigé Vanuatu Village - 218 km
Wulakarakara Vanuatu Village - 218 km
Maloevole Vanuatu Village - 228 km
Napvioni Vanuatu Village - 230 km
Fwimatal Vanuatu Village - 230 km
Lowiravé Vanuatu Village - 233 km
Asimboa Solomon Islands Village - 234 km
Tanabili Solomon Islands Village - 235 km
Apakhö Solomon Islands Village - 235 km
Nimbau Solomon Islands Village - 237 km
Narango Vanuatu Village - 238 km
Pakatam Vanuatu Village - 238 km
Palikoulo Vanuatu Village - 240 km
Malombo Solomon Islands Village - 240 km
Losoué Vanuatu Village - 240 km
Avita Solomon Islands Village - 242 km
Segond Vanuatu Village - 242 km
Youelapa Vanuatu Village - 242 km
Wailapo Vanuatu Village - 244 km
Tasiriki Vanuatu Village - 245 km
Walurigi Vanuatu Village - 245 km
Lolopuépué Vanuatu Village - 246 km
Lowitava Vanuatu Village - 246 km
Duin Dui Vanuatu Village - 246 km
Walaha Vanuatu Village - 248 km
Olo Olo Vanuatu Village - 249 km
Narovorovo Vanuatu Village - 250 km
Lolowaï Vanuatu Village - 252 km
Abnetare Vanuatu Village - 252 km
Longang Vanuatu Village - 255 km
Asavagas Vanuatu Village - 264 km
Wowo Vanuatu Village - 281 km
Laruru Vanuatu Village - 283 km
Vao Vanuatu Village - 283 km
Tenmaru Vanuatu Village - 296 km
Nonea Solomon Islands Village - 296 km
Noli Solomon Islands Village - 297 km
Neembuna Solomon Islands Village - 299 km
Amokh Vanuatu Village - 300 km
Menamini Solomon Islands Village - 302 km
Maé Vanuatu Village - 302 km
Nemboe Solomon Islands Village - 303 km
Masoko Solomon Islands Village - 303 km
Malemgeulu Solomon Islands Village - 304 km
Norsup Vanuatu Village 3000 people 305 km
Lakatoro Vanuatu Village <1000 people 308 km
Brenwe Vanuatu Village - 309 km
Ellarmo Vanuatu Village - 309 km
Noka Solomon Islands Village - 312 km
Taepe Solomon Islands Village - 312 km
Matamotu Solomon Islands Village - 313 km
Nudung Solomon Islands Village - 313 km
Nuela Solomon Islands Village - 314 km
Malue Solomon Islands Village - 315 km
Menelu Solomon Islands Village - 315 km
Laravet Vanuatu Village - 315 km
Foa Solomon Islands Village - 315 km
Nevea Solomon Islands Village - 316 km
Trevanion Solomon Islands Village - 316 km
Bema Solomon Islands Village - 317 km
Katbol Vanuatu Village - 319 km
Vinmavis Vanuatu Village - 322 km
Limap Vanuatu Village - 324 km
Roghumbo Vanuatu Village - 329 km
Tavendrua Vanuatu Village - 334 km
Rerep Vanuatu Village - 335 km
Olal Vanuatu Village - 338 km
Linbul Vanuatu Village - 338 km
Ranvetlam Vanuatu Village - 341 km
Fali Vanuatu Village - 343 km
Lambulmbatuei Vanuatu Village - 344 km
Fonwor Vanuatu Village - 346 km
Yaotilie Vanuatu Village - 346 km
Lomlom Solomon Islands Village - 346 km
Yélowouwou Vanuatu Village - 347 km
Nuali Solomon Islands Village - 348 km
Lipe Solomon Islands Village - 349 km
Namania Solomon Islands Village - 349 km
Wintua Vanuatu Village - 350 km
Bourbar Vanuatu Village - 351 km
Tuo Solomon Islands Village - 351 km
Port-Vato Vanuatu Village - 355 km
Lamap Vanuatu Village - 355 km
Mériver Vanuatu Village - 356 km
Faroun Vanuatu Village - 357 km
Endu Pahakol Vanuatu Village - 357 km
Malapu Solomon Islands Village - 357 km
Malfakhal Vanuatu Village - 361 km
Mélip Vanuatu Village - 361 km
Pawe Vanuatu Village - 365 km
Peskarüs Vanuatu Village - 366 km
Toak Vanuatu Village - 366 km
Liro Vanuatu Village - 376 km
Tafoualé Vanuatu Village - 377 km
Lulep Nesa Vanuatu Village - 377 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
Torres TOH unknown 0 11 km
Mota Lava MTV unknown 0 112 km
Olpoi Nw Santo OLJ unknown 0 165 km
Santa Cruz SCZ unknown 0 198 km
Maewo MWF unknown 0 230 km
Santo Pekoa International SON 56 Civ. Paved Yes 6500 239 km
Walaha WLH unknown 0 246 km
Longana LOD unknown 0 251 km
Redcliffe RCL unknown 0 259 km
Sara SSR unknown 0 277 km
Big Bay GBA unknown 0 301 km
Craig Cove CCV unknown 0 321 km
South West Bay SWJ unknown 0 351 km
Ulei ULB unknown 0 366 km
Lamen Bay LNB unknown 0 385 km
Valesdir VLS unknown 0 407 km
Epi EPI unknown 0 410 km
Sangafa 2 Civ. Unpaved No 3200 444 km
Emae EAE unknown 0 444 km
Lamap LPM unknown 0 492 km
Quine Hill UIQ unknown 0 494 km
Port Vila Bauerfield VLI 20 Civ. Paved Yes 8500 506 km

Ports

Intensity Name LOCODE Country Distance
Banks Island Vanuatu 103 km
Peu Soloman Islands 192 km
Hog Harbor Vanuatu 197 km
Turtle Bay Vanuatu 221 km
Santo VUSAN Vanuatu 239 km
Palikoulo Bay Vanuatu 237 km
Maewo Island Vanuatu 250 km
Pentecost Island Vanuatu 305 km
Graciosa Bay Soloman Islands 309 km
Ambryn Island Vanuatu 351 km
Port Sandwich VUPSA Vanuatu 356 km
Port Vila VUVLI Vanuatu 511 km
Forari Bay Vanuatu 513 km

More information

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