M 6 in Vanuatu on 18 Jan 2019 13:18 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: 6.0M
Depth: 45.06 Km
Lat/Lon: -19.2079 , 168.6329
Event Date: 18 Jan 2019 13:18 UTC
19 Jan 2019 00:18 Local
Exposed Population: About 36000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us2000j5qu
Inserted at: 18 Jan 2019 13:37 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score: 6.1 (Vanuatu)

GDACS Score

For more info on GDACS alert score click here.
  Earthquake
(Shakemap)		 GDACS score
NEIC 0 0
us2000j5qu Scaled population (vector) 0  
  C1 shakemap -0.59  
  C2 shakemap 0.53  
  Country Vulnerability 0  
  INFORM_normalised 1.12  
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

ShakeMap is a product of the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program in conjunction with the regional seismic networks. ShakeMaps provide near-real-time maps of ground motion and shaking intensity following significant earthquakes.


Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1245498 0 18 Jan 2019 13:18 6M, 45.06km 4.55 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 Vanuatu ,of Vanuatu (population 46) . The alertlevel for this event is GREEN

Intensity Population
no people


Shakemaps Timeline

AlertShake id #ScoreepisodeidLat/LonMagnitudeDepthMax MMIDate shake (UTC)Delay (hh:mm) 
1 0 1245498 -19.208/168.633 6 45.06 4.55 18 Jan 2019 13:39 00:20 (new episode)
2 0 1245498 -19.208/168.633 6 45.06 4.55 18 Jan 2019 15:21 02:03 (upd of #1)

Affected Provinces

Intensity Region Province Country Population
Vanuatu Vanuatu 33000 people
Vanuatu Vanuatu 54000 people
New Caledonia New Caledonia 17000 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Intensity Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Happy Land Vanuatu Village - 58 km
Unpongkor Vanuatu Village - 59 km
Umpon Mompu Vanuatu Village - 64 km
Navolou Vanuatu Village - 64 km
Loounémeloupang Vanuatu Village - 68 km
Yawisaghuwi Vanuatu Village - 68 km
Loounimhapeun Vanuatu Village - 71 km
Loanatom Vanuatu Village - 72 km
Iléreup Vanuatu Village - 73 km
Laounalang Vanuatu Village - 73 km
Lénakel Vanuatu Village - 76 km
Lownepina Vanuatu Village - 76 km
Lowkahmal Vanuatu Village - 76 km
Loonélapeun Vanuatu Village - 77 km
Isangel Vanuatu Village 1400 people 77 km
Ipota Vanuatu Village - 78 km
Potnarvin Vanuatu Village - 79 km
Rampunalvat Vanuatu Village - 79 km
Ifo Vanuatu Village - 80 km
Imwareupo Vanuatu Village - 82 km
Yérou Vanuatu Village - 85 km
Waisisi Vanuatu Village - 86 km
Isaka Vanuatu Village - 90 km
Loanengo Vanuatu Village - 91 km
White Sands Vanuatu Village - 92 km
Yeruareng Vanuatu Village - 94 km
Ombous Vanuatu Village - 96 km
Ireupuow Vanuatu Village - 98 km
Isavaï Vanuatu Village - 102 km
Yokopenan Vanuatu Village - 97 km
Imareukak Vanuatu Village - 98 km
Isino Vanuatu Village - 160 km
Eratap Vanuatu Village - 160 km
Epuen Vanuatu Village - 161 km
Port Patrick Vanuatu Village - 162 km
Nanguilé Vanuatu Village - 162 km
Epantgoueï Vanuatu Village - 163 km
Erakor Vanuatu Village - 163 km
Montmartre Vanuatu Village - 165 km
Anelghowhat Vanuatu Village - 166 km
Port-Vila Vanuatu Capital 36000 people 166 km
Forari Vanuatu Village - 168 km
Mohoun'gha Vanuatu Village - 169 km
Matao Tiupeniu Vanuatu Village - 169 km
Ipao Vanuatu Village - 171 km
Umetch Vanuatu Village - 172 km
Mélé Vanuatu Village - 172 km
Ebao Vanuatu Village - 176 km
Natapao Vanuatu Village - 182 km
Onésoua Vanuatu Village - 184 km
Port-Havannah Vanuatu Village - 185 km
Émua Vanuatu Village - 186 km
Sounaï Vanuatu Village - 190 km
Laonomoa Vanuatu Village - 190 km
Marow Vanuatu Village - 192 km
Nekapa Vanuatu Village - 193 km
Utanlangi Vanuatu Village - 199 km
Tingeting New Caledonia Village - 223 km
Doking New Caledonia Village - 226 km
Nathalo New Caledonia Village - 227 km
Malakof Vanuatu Village - 231 km
Nang New Caledonia Village - 231 km
Chépénéhé New Caledonia Village - 234 km
Dosip New Caledonia Village - 236 km
Havila New Caledonia Village - 236 km
Huneté New Caledonia Village - 236 km
Boloa Vanuatu Village - 238 km
Wé New Caledonia Village 11000 people 238 km
Makatea Vanuatu Village - 239 km
Inagod New Caledonia Village - 240 km
Mangita Vanuatu Village - 241 km
Leïwoma Vanuatu Village - 244 km
Thuahaïk New Caledonia Village - 245 km
Mou New Caledonia Village - 246 km
Hmélek New Caledonia Village - 248 km
Wiwatoul New Caledonia Village - 248 km
Xode New Caledonia Village - 249 km
Ognat New Caledonia Village - 250 km
Téouta New Caledonia Village - 250 km
Douéoulou New Caledonia Village - 251 km
Kédeigne New Caledonia Village - 252 km
Wegnec St-Joseph New Caledonia Village - 253 km
Thogone New Caledonia Village - 254 km
Rô New Caledonia Village - 255 km
Hnadid New Caledonia Village - 255 km
Ménaku New Caledonia Village - 257 km
Tawaïnèdre New Caledonia Village - 260 km
Miramas New Caledonia Village - 262 km
Kurine New Caledonia Village - 268 km
Ognahu New Caledonia Village - 270 km
Tadine New Caledonia Village 7500 people 270 km
Fayaoué New Caledonia Village 5000 people 271 km
Wabao New Caledonia Village - 274 km

see full list


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
Dillons Bay DLY unknown 0 62 km
White Grass 6 Civ. Paved Yes 5000 68 km
Tanna Island Tanna TAH unknown 0 68 km
Ipota IPA unknown 0 79 km
Aniwa AWD unknown 0 102 km
Port Vila Bauerfield VLI 20 Civ. Paved Yes 8500 170 km
Futuna Island FTA unknown 0 171 km
Quine Hill UIQ unknown 0 185 km
Lamap LPM unknown 0 191 km
Wanaham LIF 28 Civ. Paved No 3600 227 km
Sangafa 2 Civ. Unpaved No 3200 236 km
Emae EAE unknown 0 236 km
Mare la Roche MEE 43 Civ. Paved No 3200 259 km
Ouvea Ouloup UVE 7 Civ. Paved No 3600 268 km

Ports

Intensity Name LOCODE Country Distance
Tana Island Vanuatu 83 km
Port Vila VUVLI Vanuatu 165 km
Aneityum Island Vanuatu 165 km
Forari Bay Vanuatu 169 km
We New Caledonia 236 km

More information

For a full list of available products related to this event, please refer to the GDACS Resources page.