M 6.6 in Vanuatu on 15 Jan 2019 18:06 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: 6.6M
Depth: 35 Km
Lat/Lon: -13.3569 , 166.8419
Event Date: 15 Jan 2019 18:06 UTC
16 Jan 2019 05:06 Local
Exposed Population: Less then 100 people in MMI VI
About 7000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us2000j468
Inserted at: 16 Jan 2019 17:31 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 0.08m  
  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 4,476) . The alertlevel for this event is GREEN

Intensity Population
1600 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 18000 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands <1000 people
Vanuatu Vanuatu 140000 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 4200 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Intensity Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Vipaka Vanuatu Village - 22 km
Pek Vanuatu Village - 76 km
Ngusui Vanuatu Village - 91 km
Levonu Vanuatu Village - 119 km
Avira Vanuatu Village - 122 km
Hokua Vanuatu Village - 149 km
Takumuna Vanuatu Village - 151 km
Wunpuku Vanuatu Village - 153 km
Walpey Vanuatu Village - 156 km
Poullappoe Vanuatu Village - 159 km
Wora Vanuatu Village - 162 km
Menogoro Vanuatu Village - 165 km
Lolominiou Vanuatu Village - 172 km
Nogugu Vanuatu Village - 175 km
Papoulassemouli Vanuatu Village - 178 km
Piapouria Vanuatu Village - 182 km
Wonisule Vanuatu Village - 184 km
Peu Solomon Islands Village - 185 km
Iakobone Vanuatu Village - 185 km
Oeili Solomon Islands Village - 186 km
Vanikoro Is Solomon Islands Village - 186 km
Lavatavo Vanuatu Village - 187 km
Numbuko Solomon Islands Village - 189 km
Lale Solomon Islands Village - 191 km
Buma Solomon Islands Village - 192 km
Nama Solomon Islands Village - 193 km
Vesalia Vanuatu Village - 193 km
Tourébiou Vanuatu Village - 193 km
Vanikoro Solomon Islands Village - 193 km
Vana Solomon Islands Village - 195 km
Ladhu Vanuatu Village - 195 km
Hog Harbour Vanuatu Village - 199 km
Atsaritibi Vanuatu Village - 199 km
Robertsons Vanuatu Village - 200 km
Térou Vanuatu Village - 200 km
Worovok Vanuatu Village - 201 km
Tasmate Vanuatu Village - 202 km
Lowérié Vanuatu Village - 203 km
Lowarhé Vanuatu Village - 204 km
Longtal Vanuatu Village - 211 km
Coulons Vanuatu Village - 221 km
Féléa Vanuatu Village - 223 km
Ouere Vanuatu Village - 229 km
Napil Vanuatu Village - 232 km
Tambalato Vanuatu Village - 235 km
Bounahatsa Vanuatu Village - 177 km
Souléiséré Vanuatu Village - 181 km
Tavelou Vanuatu Village - 188 km
Arambu Solomon Islands Village - 193 km
Maé Vanuatu Village - 205 km
Batouna Vanuatu Village - 215 km
Pualapa Vanuatu Village - 215 km
Bakakara Vanuatu Village - 215 km
Bounanbaga Vanuatu Village - 215 km
Woro Vanuatu Village - 218 km
Lontigé Vanuatu Village - 222 km
Nokowula Vanuatu Village - 223 km
Jasmori Vanuatu Village - 223 km
Wulakarakara Vanuatu Village - 223 km
Wousi Vanuatu Village - 224 km
Tatafo Vanuatu Village - 226 km
Asimboa Solomon Islands Village - 231 km
Tanabili Solomon Islands Village - 232 km
Maloevole Vanuatu Village - 232 km
Apakhö Solomon Islands Village - 233 km
Saraotou Vanuatu Village - 233 km
Fwimatal Vanuatu Village - 233 km
Nimbau Solomon Islands Village - 234 km
Napvioni Vanuatu Village - 234 km
Malombo Solomon Islands Village - 237 km
Lowiravé Vanuatu Village - 237 km
Avita Solomon Islands Village - 239 km
Luganville Vanuatu Village 13000 people 241 km
Narango Vanuatu Village - 241 km
Palikoulo Vanuatu Village - 242 km
Pakatam Vanuatu Village - 242 km
Walurigi Vanuatu Village - 243 km
Lowitava Vanuatu Village - 243 km
Lolopuépué Vanuatu Village - 243 km
Segond Vanuatu Village - 245 km
Duin Dui Vanuatu Village - 245 km
Losoué Vanuatu Village - 245 km
Narovorovo Vanuatu Village - 246 km
Youelapa Vanuatu Village - 246 km
Walaha Vanuatu Village - 246 km
Wailapo Vanuatu Village - 248 km
Lolowaï Vanuatu Village - 249 km
Tasiriki Vanuatu Village - 250 km
Longang Vanuatu Village - 252 km
Olo Olo Vanuatu Village - 254 km
Abnetare Vanuatu Village - 255 km
Asavagas Vanuatu Village - 266 km
Wowo Vanuatu Village - 283 km
Laruru Vanuatu Village - 285 km
Vao Vanuatu Village - 285 km
Nonea Solomon Islands Village - 297 km
Noli Solomon Islands Village - 298 km
Tenmaru Vanuatu Village - 298 km
Neembuna Solomon Islands Village - 300 km
Menamini Solomon Islands Village - 303 km
Amokh Vanuatu Village - 303 km
Masoko Solomon Islands Village - 303 km
Nemboe Solomon Islands Village - 304 km
Maé Vanuatu Village - 304 km
Malemgeulu Solomon Islands Village - 305 km
Norsup Vanuatu Village 3000 people 306 km
Lakatoro Vanuatu Village <1000 people 310 km
Brenwe Vanuatu Village - 311 km
Noka Solomon Islands Village - 311 km
Ellarmo Vanuatu Village - 311 km
Taepe Solomon Islands Village - 312 km
Nudung Solomon Islands Village - 313 km
Matamotu Solomon Islands Village - 313 km
Nuela Solomon Islands Village - 314 km
Malue Solomon Islands Village - 315 km
Menelu Solomon Islands Village - 315 km
Foa Solomon Islands Village - 315 km
Nevea Solomon Islands Village - 316 km
Trevanion Solomon Islands Village - 317 km
Laravet Vanuatu Village - 317 km
Bema Solomon Islands Village - 318 km
Katbol Vanuatu Village - 320 km
Vinmavis Vanuatu Village - 324 km
Limap Vanuatu Village - 325 km
Roghumbo Vanuatu Village - 330 km
Olal Vanuatu Village - 336 km
Rerep Vanuatu Village - 336 km
Tavendrua Vanuatu Village - 336 km
Linbul Vanuatu Village - 337 km
Ranvetlam Vanuatu Village - 339 km
Fali Vanuatu Village - 342 km
Lomlom Solomon Islands Village - 344 km
Fonwor Vanuatu Village - 344 km
Lambulmbatuei Vanuatu Village - 344 km
Yaotilie Vanuatu Village - 345 km
Nuali Solomon Islands Village - 346 km
Yélowouwou Vanuatu Village - 346 km
Lipe Solomon Islands Village - 347 km
Namania Solomon Islands Village - 347 km
Tuo Solomon Islands Village - 349 km
Bourbar Vanuatu Village - 352 km
Wintua Vanuatu Village - 352 km
Port-Vato Vanuatu Village - 354 km
Malapu Solomon Islands Village - 355 km
Endu Pahakol Vanuatu Village - 355 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 22 km
Mota Lava MTV unknown 0 100 km
Olpoi Nw Santo OLJ unknown 0 171 km
Santa Cruz SCZ unknown 0 193 km
Maewo MWF unknown 0 226 km
Santo Pekoa International SON 56 Civ. Paved Yes 6500 241 km
Walaha WLH unknown 0 245 km
Longana LOD unknown 0 247 km
Redcliffe RCL unknown 0 257 km
Sara SSR unknown 0 273 km
Big Bay GBA unknown 0 303 km
Craig Cove CCV unknown 0 322 km
South West Bay SWJ unknown 0 353 km
Ulei ULB unknown 0 364 km
Lamen Bay LNB unknown 0 384 km
Valesdir VLS unknown 0 407 km
Epi EPI unknown 0 408 km
Sangafa 2 Civ. Unpaved No 3200 443 km
Emae EAE unknown 0 443 km
Lamap LPM unknown 0 491 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 95 km
Peu Soloman Islands 187 km
Hog Harbor Vanuatu 199 km
Turtle Bay Vanuatu 223 km
Palikoulo Bay Vanuatu 239 km
Santo VUSAN Vanuatu 241 km
Maewo Island Vanuatu 245 km
Pentecost Island Vanuatu 302 km
Graciosa Bay Soloman Islands 309 km
Ambryn Island Vanuatu 350 km
Port Sandwich VUPSA Vanuatu 357 km
Port Vila VUVLI Vanuatu 511 km
Forari Bay Vanuatu 512 km

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