M 6.9 in Vanuatu on 03 Apr 2016 08:23 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: 6.9M
Depth: 35 Km
Event Date: 03 Apr 2016 08:23 UTC
03 Apr 2016 19:23 Local
Exposed Population: About 16000 people in MMI
About 16000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC
Inserted at: 03 Apr 2016 09:15 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 0 0.1 0.1
Scaled population (vector) n.a Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake n.a Max wave realtime 0.16m  
  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
1124029 0.5 03 Apr 2016 08:23 6.7M, 10km N/A 20 thousand (in 100km) 0.3m (at 00:14) 00:06 GEOFON
1124034 0.7 03 Apr 2016 08:23 7.2M, 10km N/A 10 thousand (in 100km) 0.8m (at 00:16) 00:12 PTWC
1124040 0.5 03 Apr 2016 08:23 7.2M, 35km N/A 20 thousand (in 100km) 0.4m (at 00:18) 00:24 NEIC
1124043 0.1 03 Apr 2016 08:23 6.9M, 35km 6.71 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0.2m (at 00:18) 00:51 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  0.2m in Tolab, Vanuatu. This height is estimated for 3-Apr-2016 08:42:38.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
3-Apr-2016 08:42:38 Tolab Vanuatu  0.2
3-Apr-2016 09:50:00 Coulons Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 08:51:38 Avira Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 08:57:38 Terou Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 08:57:38 Worovok Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 09:48:64 Levonu Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 09:03:64 Tourebiou Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 09:03:64 Atsaritibi Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 09:03:64 Robertsons Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 08:59:00 Ladhu Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 09:27:64 Hog_Harbour Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 09:50:00 Souleisere Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 09:50:00 Piapouria Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 08:42:64 Mesabolo Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 09:11:00 Palikoulo Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 09:45:38 Iakobone Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 09:24:38 Longtal Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 09:27:64 Ngusui Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 08:29:00 Wora Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 08:57:38 Lavatavo Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 08:27:38 Hokua Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 09:39:38 Roghumbo Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 09:39:38 Rerep Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 08:30:64 Wunpuku Vanuatu  0.1
3-Apr-2016 09:26:00 Vipaka Vanuatu  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: "81km NNW of Port-Olry"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -14.352
  • Longitude: 166.82
  • Length: 44 km
  • Width: 12 km
  • Magnitude: 6.9 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1.2 m
  • Strike: 350 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 54 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 35 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 163.82, -17.352, 169.82, -11.352
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Sea Level

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