M 7.8 in Southwest Of Sumatera, Indonesia on 02 Mar 2016 12:49 UTC

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: 7.8M
Depth: 24 Km
Event Date: 02 Mar 2016 12:49 UTC
02 Mar 2016 18:49 Local
Exposed Population: No people within 100km
Source: NEIC
Inserted at: 02 Mar 2016 13:45 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 0 0.5 0.5
Scaled population (vector) n.a Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake n.a Max wave realtime 0.54m  
  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

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1121136 0.7 02 Mar 2016 12:49 7.9M, 10km N/A No people affected (in 100km) 0.8m (at 01:32) 00:06 GEOFON
1121145 0.6 02 Mar 2016 12:49 7.9M, 10km N/A No people affected (in 100km) 0.7m (at 01:26) 00:25 NEIC
1121149 0.5 02 Mar 2016 12:49 7.8M, 24km N/A N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0.5m (at 01:24) 00:55 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  0.5m in Tameng, Indonesia. This height is estimated for 2-Mar-2016 14:13:00.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
2-Mar-2016 14:13:00 Tameng Indonesia  0.5
2-Mar-2016 14:13:00 Datimun Indonesia  0.5
2-Mar-2016 14:07:00 Kutainang Indonesia  0.4
2-Mar-2016 14:37:00 Sirombu Indonesia  0.4
2-Mar-2016 14:07:00 Ai Indonesia  0.4
2-Mar-2016 15:49:00 Botohili Indonesia  0.4
2-Mar-2016 14:05:00 Afulu Indonesia  0.4
2-Mar-2016 14:59:00 Kuede_Panga Indonesia  0.4
2-Mar-2016 13:49:00 Hinako Indonesia  0.4
2-Mar-2016 14:11:00 Langi Indonesia  0.4
2-Mar-2016 15:57:00 Henhoaha India  0.4
2-Mar-2016 14:03:00 Lubang Indonesia  0.3
2-Mar-2016 14:03:00 Detna Indonesia  0.3
2-Mar-2016 13:57:00 Telukdalam Indonesia  0.3
2-Mar-2016 14:03:00 Ballasetas Indonesia  0.3
2-Mar-2016 14:07:00 Naibos Indonesia  0.3
2-Mar-2016 15:13:00 Meulaboh Indonesia  0.3
2-Mar-2016 14:15:00 Hilibafunua Indonesia  0.3
2-Mar-2016 14:09:00 West_Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands  0.3
2-Mar-2016 15:15:00 Blangudjung Indonesia  0.3
2-Mar-2016 15:15:00 Melingge Indonesia  0.3
2-Mar-2016 13:53:00 Faighunago Indonesia  0.3
2-Mar-2016 15:35:00 Tae-angha India  0.3
2-Mar-2016 15:35:00 Kanalla India  0.3
2-Mar-2016 15:53:00 Keudepate Indonesia  0.3
2-Mar-2016 14:11:00 Lahewa Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 14:07:00 Sifahandro Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 14:09:00 Abaja Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 16:09:00 Padang Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 16:09:00 Suak_Keumude Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:03:00 Taigebgem Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 13:47:00 Kagogolo Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:03:00 Siberimanua Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:03:00 Maileppet Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 13:47:00 Togilitte Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:25:00 Puloraja Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:43:00 Baruju Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 16:57:00 Poelo_Rime Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:19:00 Suak_Uleue Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 13:39:00 Sabagalet Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 14:31:00 Boli Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 16:07:00 Pulautelo Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:09:00 Lambaro Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 16:07:00 Udjung_Muloh Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:25:00 Maitaita-anla India  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:25:00 Bananga India  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:31:00 Hilinamaniha Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 14:47:00 Sumbue Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:45:00 Silingar Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 17:27:00 Ivabah Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:11:00 Blangme Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:11:00 Gle_Bruk Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 16:57:00 Lho-nga Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:11:00 Meudhen Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 13:47:00 Beriolou Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 13:47:00 Gigitji Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:43:00 Lho_kruet Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:37:00 Lam_Tadoh Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:53:00 Gleeburk Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:53:00 Deudap Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 16:59:00 Leupung Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 13:43:00 Sabatti Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:17:00 Muarsiget Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 14:19:00 Lokupau Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:11:00 Belimbing Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 13:43:00 Kaliet Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 13:43:00 Katiet Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 13:47:00 Sabeugukgung Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 14:11:00 Pasapuat Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 16:03:00 Bunan Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 14:49:00 Sinarung Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 16:57:00 Lampuyang Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 14:43:00 Silaoinan Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 14:43:00 Beleratsok Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 14:43:00 Seai Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 14:39:00 Sinabang Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:09:00 Hiliobolata Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:27:00 Sabang Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 15:27:00 Anoi_Itam Indonesia  0.2
2-Mar-2016 13:43:00 Tiop Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:37:00 Kabue Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:11:00 Suaqbakong Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:59:00 Dak-omkeh India  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:53:00 Tenlaa India  0.1
2-Mar-2016 13:45:00 Bulasat Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 13:47:00 Simagandjo Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:53:00 Balari Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:21:00 Ladara Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:43:00 Pahanuma Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:49:00 Labuhanrima Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:53:00 Pasartalo Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:27:00 Koetaseuneubok Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:23:00 Poelaudoea Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:23:00 Taoabi Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:45:00 Waibatang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:51:00 Marang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:15:00 Tampang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:07:00 Kotabaru Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:55:00 Bakoengan Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:51:00 Seumanjam Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:55:00 Tapakktuan Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:51:00 Koeala_Batee Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:03:00 Manggeng Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:03:00 Moearasoekon Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:03:00 Labuhanhaji Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:39:00 Karbang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:39:00 Walur Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:45:00 Bandaragung Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:45:00 Tjampang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:47:00 Waiharoe Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:55:00 Belowa Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:17:00 Sikandang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:15:00 Keuneukai Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:15:00 Jaboi Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:01:00 Batahan Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:01:00 Negeriratoe Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:01:00 Kotodjawa Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:55:00 Tjikawung Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:39:00 Lambadagigteng Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:15:00 Blangpidie Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:15:00 Tanjongbunga Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:33:00 Bandjarnegeri Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:53:00 Beriang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:53:00 Tandjungaur Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:35:00 Buriai Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:05:00 Pondokkapoer Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:49:00 Pasarseluma Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:49:00 Aerdjeruk Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:09:00 Oleelheue Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:09:00 Banda_Aceh Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:47:00 Kuede Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:47:00 Singkuang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:27:00 Susoh Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:39:00 Bodsihona Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:15:00 Lambak Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:51:00 Bintuhan Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:51:00 Limau Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:23:00 Tandjungraja Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:23:00 Pandanganget Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:09:00 Wainapal Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:09:00 Padangnegeri Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:57:00 Ngaras Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:31:00 Penampung Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:31:00 The_Settlement Christmas Island  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:07:00 Dsjeumi Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:33:00 Pasaralas Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:19:00 Pasar_Sungainjalo Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:23:00 Taboejoeng Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:43:00 Sawongon Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:35:00 Mana Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:15:00 Kajoesabatang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:07:00 Patdarai Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:29:00 Krui Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:27:00 Tandjungbaringin Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:27:00 Biha Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:34:00 Serangai Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:03:00 South_Point Christmas Island  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:29:00 Kerbang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:37:00 Baru Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:35:00 Ngalam Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:49:00 Kotarai Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:49:00 Muarasiberut Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:03:00 Pasar_Singkil Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:25:00 Painan Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:29:00 Pasarpulaupisang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:11:00 Bantal Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:39:00 Pondoklintang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:45:00 Muaraterusanbunga Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:11:00 Muarabinuangeun Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:23:00 Sagoe Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:49:00 Airberau Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:57:00 Padang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:13:00 Plotot Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:17:00 Sigli Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:55:00 Bajah Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:29:00 Padangsarai Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:29:00 Tabing Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:27:00 Sirantih Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:57:00 Chihara Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:19:00 Gunungsitoli Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:57:00 Sungaitalang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 14:57:00 Pasar_Baharoe Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:33:00 Lubuktandjung Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 15:21:00 Leungah Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:13:00 Kajuara Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:13:00 Sigunturmuda Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:09:00 Airrami Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:25:00 Paritpandjang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:37:00 Limaumanis Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:37:00 Pasartaluk Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:39:00 Sigoisooinan Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:01:00 Kambang Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 16:55:00 Mukomuko Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:25:00 Airhadji Indonesia  0.1
2-Mar-2016 17:25:00 Pasirganting Indonesia  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: "Southwest of Sumatra"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: NaN
  • Longitude: NaN
  • Length: 125 km
  • Width: 35 km
  • Magnitude: 7.8 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 3.2 m
  • Strike: 90 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 45 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 24 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 82.275, -16.908, 106.275, 7.092
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:2 minutes

Sea Level

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