M 7.5 in New Zealand from 13 Nov 2016 11:02 UTC to 11:02

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: 7.5M
Depth: 10 Km
Event Date: 13 Nov 2016 11:02 UTC
14 Nov 2016 00:02 Local
Exposed Population: About 18354 people within 100km
Source: GEOFON gfz2016wiai
Inserted at: 13 Nov 2016 11:12 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
GEOFON 0 1 0.9
gfz2016wiai Scaled population (vector) n.a Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake n.a Max wave realtime 0.92m  
  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
1146481 0.9 13 Nov 2016 11:02 7.5M, 10km N/A 20 thousand (in 100km) 0.9m (at 00:02) 00:09 GEOFON
1146483 0 13 Nov 2016 11:02 7.4M, 10km N/A 400 thousand (in 100km) 0.1m (at 02:24) 00:12 NTWC    
1146494 0.5 13 Nov 2016 11:02 7.4M, 10km N/A 210 thousand (in 100km) 0.1m (at 01:44) 00:21 NEIC
1146520 0.3 13 Nov 2016 11:02 7.8M, 23km 7.89 200 thousand (in MMI>=VII) 0.4m (at 00:04) 01:18 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  0.9m in Port_Robinson, New Zealand. This height is estimated for 13-Nov-2016 11:03:38.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
13-Nov-2016 11:03:38 Port_Robinson New Zealand  0.9
13-Nov-2016 13:26:00 New_Brighton New Zealand  0.5
13-Nov-2016 13:26:00 Aranui New Zealand  0.5
13-Nov-2016 13:26:00 Bromley New Zealand  0.5
13-Nov-2016 13:50:00 Chorlton New Zealand  0.5
13-Nov-2016 11:14:00 Kaikoura New Zealand  0.5
13-Nov-2016 11:12:64 Oaro New Zealand  0.3
13-Nov-2016 11:12:64 Goose_Bay New Zealand  0.3
13-Nov-2016 11:42:64 Hapuku New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 12:24:64 Mangamaunu New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 12:39:38 Clarence New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 14:33:38 Le_Bons_Bay New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 14:08:00 Taumutu New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 12:30:64 Kekerengu New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 14:15:38 Kyle New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 14:12:64 Wharanui New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 12:42:64 Mirza New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:24:64 Ward New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:14:00 Riverside New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:50:00 Kilbirnie New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:50:00 Miramar New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:50:00 Seatoun New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:39:38 Brooklyn New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:39:38 Island_Bay New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:39:38 Berhampore New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:39:38 Wellington New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 15:00:64 Hataitai New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:26:00 Ashton New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:36:64 Lowcliffe New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:39:38 Castlepoint New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:42:64 Herbertville New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:09:38 Homewood New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:09:38 Akitio New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:27:38 Okukari New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:44:00 Salisbury New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:44:00 Kingsdown New Zealand  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: "M7.5 South Island. New Zealand"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -42.83
  • Longitude: 173.42
  • Length: 89 km
  • Width: 24 km
  • Magnitude: 7.5 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 2.3 m
  • Strike: 258 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 24 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 10 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 165.92, -50.33, 180.92, -35.33
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:1.04 minutes

Sea Level

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