M 7.8 in New Zealand on 13 Nov 2016 11:02 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: 7.8M
Depth: 23 Km
Event Date: 13 Nov 2016 11:02 UTC
14 Nov 2016 00:02 Local
Exposed Population: Less then 100 people in MMI IX
240000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us1000778i
Inserted at: 13 Nov 2016 12:21 UTC
Maximun Wave Height observed: 2.49 m

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 0 0.3 0.3
us1000778i Scaled population (vector) n.a Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake n.a Max wave realtime 0.36m  
  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.

Estimated Tsunami affected locations

The maximum observed wave height is 2.49m in Kaikoura Nz;
The maximum Wave height is  0.7m in Oaro, 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 Oaro New Zealand  0.7
13-Nov-2016 11:03:38 Goose_Bay New Zealand  0.6
13-Nov-2016 11:03:38 Kaikoura New Zealand  0.4
13-Nov-2016 11:57:38 Port_Robinson New Zealand  0.4
13-Nov-2016 11:45:38 Hapuku New Zealand  0.3
13-Nov-2016 11:45:38 Mangamaunu New Zealand  0.3
13-Nov-2016 13:06:64 Burwood New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 13:06:64 Aranui New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 13:06:64 New_Brighton New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 13:06:64 Woolston New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 13:06:64 Bromley New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 13:06:64 Heathcote New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 13:06:64 Heathcote_Valley New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 13:06:64 Redcliffs New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 12:15:38 Amberley New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 12:15:38 Leithfield New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 12:20:00 Clarence New Zealand  0.2
13-Nov-2016 14:15:38 Brooklyn New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:15:38 Island_Bay New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:15:38 Wadestown New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:15:38 Berhampore New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:15:38 Wellington New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:15:38 Kaiwharawhara New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:15:38 Kilbirnie New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:15:38 Hataitai New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:15:38 Miramar New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:15:38 Seatoun New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:15:38 Eastbourne New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:15:38 Days_Bay New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:00:64 Wharanui New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:00:64 Mirza New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:00:64 Ward New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:26:00 Wainui New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:56:00 Kyle New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 12:18:64 Kekerengu New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:00:64 Chorlton New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:00:64 Okains New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:08:00 Little_River New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:08:00 Waikawa New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:27:38 Akaroa New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:03:38 Le_Bons_Bay New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:21:38 Okukari New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:09:38 Hauwai New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:09:38 Akitio New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:02:00 Sedgemere New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:02:00 Taumutu New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 12:45:38 Homewood New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 15:30:64 Karori New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 15:32:00 Owonga New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:09:38 Castlepoint New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:09:38 Whakataki New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:09:38 Picton New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 15:15:38 Riverside New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 15:15:38 Ashton New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 15:47:00 Waterton New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 13:30:64 Onauku New Zealand  0.1
13-Nov-2016 14:50:00 Longbeach New Zealand  0.0
13-Nov-2016 14:50:00 Lowcliffe New Zealand  0.0

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Initial conditions

Title: "53km NNE of Amberley"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -42.757
  • Longitude: 173.077
  • Length: 125 km
  • Width: 35 km
  • Magnitude: 7.8 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 3.2 m
  • Strike: 233 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 45 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 23 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 161.077, -54.757, 185.077, -30.757
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:1.56 minutes

Sea Level

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