Overall Green Earthquake alert in Solomon Islands on 18 Nov 2015 18:31 UTC

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M 7 in Solomon Islands on 18 Nov 2015 18:31 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:	7.0M
Depth:	13.39 Km
Event Date:	18 Nov 2015 18:31 UTC 19 Nov 2015 05:31 Local
Exposed Population:	About 44000 people within 100km
Source:	NEIC
Inserted at:	18 Nov 2015 21:21 UTC

GDACS Score

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	Earthquake		Tsunami		GDACS score
NEIC	0		0.3		0.3
	Scaled population (vector)	n.a	Max wave scenario	0m
	C1 earthquake	n.a	Max wave realtime	0.39m
	C2 earthquake	n.a
	Country Vulnerability	n.a
	INFORM_normalised	n.a

Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

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Episode Timeline

ID	Score	Date	Mag, Depth	MMI*	Population**	Tsunami risk***	Delay (hh:mm)	Source
1107188	0.5	18 Nov 2015 18:31	6.9M, 10km	N/A	40 thousand (in 100km)	0.4m (at 00:20)	00:07	GEOFON
1107191	0.5	18 Nov 2015 18:31	7M, 59.5km	N/A	40 thousand (in 100km)	0.1m (at 00:48)	00:10	PTWC
1107194	0.5	18 Nov 2015 18:31	7M, 10km	N/A	40 thousand (in 100km)	0.4m (at 00:12)	00:13	NTWC
1107198	0.5	18 Nov 2015 18:31	6.8M, 10.82km	N/A	40 thousand (in 100km)	0.2m (at 00:17)	00:19	NEIC
1107212	0.5	18 Nov 2015 18:31	7M, 10.95km	6.19	40 thousand (in 100km)	0.3m (at 00:18)	01:34	NEIC
1107223	0.5	18 Nov 2015 18:31	7M, 17.36km	6.34	40 thousand (in 100km)	0.3m (at 00:40)	02:40	NEIC
1107225	0.3	18 Nov 2015 18:31	7M, 13.39km	6.47	40 thousand (in 100km)	0.4m (at 00:18)	02:49	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.

Tsunami affected locations

The maximum Wave height is 0.3m in Dadale, Solomon Islands. This height is estimated for 18-Nov-2015 18:49:77.

Alert	Date (UTC)	Name	Country	Wave height (m)
	18-Nov-2015 18:49:77	Dadale	Solomon Islands	0.3
	18-Nov-2015 19:07:94	Hurepelo	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 18:59:84	Halisi	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 19:27:54	Hovoro	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 18:49:77	Samasodu_Point	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 18:51:18	Saira	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 18:49:77	Filuo	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 19:23:95	Tuarugu	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 19:09:85	Kukudu	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 18:47:24	Dedeu	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 19:01:99	Nineveh	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 18:49:77	Litoghahira	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 18:51:18	Susubona	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 18:51:18	Biluro	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:01:24	Mbareho	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:33:58	Batuna	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 21:09:11	Seghe	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:11:42	Barora_Fa_I	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:43:76	Mbiula	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:19:03	Yandina	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:29:81	Bahi	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:39:73	Hapai	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:01:99	Dhadhaje	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:01:99	Sepi	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:01:24	Naro	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:01:24	Veralevuha	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:01:24	Taba	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:01:24	Chamburu	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:55:44	Canaan	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 21:09:11	Vanikuva	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:59:56	Eghelo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:27:43	Ghaningangao	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:27:43	Kau	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:27:43	Tangarare	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:25:08	Ilangana	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:07:29	Hularu	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:07:29	Haliupai	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:57:23	Chochokiki	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:57:32	Tutuva	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:03:13	Ouitcho	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:03:13	Takatakati	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:03:13	Koraga	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:11:31	Harai	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:05:82	Maravovo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:37:61	Mburuku	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:41:42	Tetemara	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:31:46	Serulando	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:31:46	Lajaka	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:31:46	Sambora	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:31:46	Biloa	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:31:46	Honiara	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:43:66	Tulagi	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:51:27	Hoverihi	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:05:82	Posarae	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 21:05:33	Rob_Roy_I	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:33:48	Lungua	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:27:54	Barakoma	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:39:18	Nata	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:53:45	Sulimuni	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:41:81	Gavuhoho	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:41:81	Taroaniara	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:41:81	Tokopigopi	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:41:81	Bungano	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:11:42	Lungga	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:47:68	Kokenggolo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:39:73	Emu_Harbour_Village	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:23:51	Mbomboe	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:37:51	Judaea	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:09:96	Joroveto	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:09:96	Eleoteve	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:33:48	Baroni	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:51:66	Boemboe	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:33:48	Sopanitogha	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:53:45	Small_Nagela	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:53:45	Longapolo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:43:66	Sagheraghi	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:43:66	Kolombangara	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:03:91	Hofovo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:41:42	Mbanga	Solomon Islands	0.0

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Initial conditions

Title: "118km SW of Dadali"

Fault parameters

Latitude: -8.929
Longitude: 158.41
Length: 50 km
Width: 14 km
Magnitude: 7 M

Okada parameters:

Slip: 1.3 m
Strike: 302 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
Dip: 21 degree
Rake: 90 degree
Depth: 13 km

Calculation parameters

Calculation space (lon/lat): 153.91, -13.429, 162.91, -4.429
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Sea Level

More information

Timeline:
Tsunami calculations performed to this case, click here

Tsunami scenario database:
http://www.gdacs.org/tsunami/TsunamiGrid/Disk1/MAG_700/P1585^M0090^0700/locations.xml
Populated places affected by tsunami:
http://webcritech.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ModellingOutput/TsunamiSurge/JETS_System/2015/11/18238/locations.xml
Populated places affected by tsunami (KML):
http://webcritech.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ModellingOutput/TsunamiSurge/JETS_System/2015/11/18238/locations.kml

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