M 6.5 in Solomon Islands on 08 Dec 2016 21:56 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: 6.5M
Depth: 14.69 Km
Event Date: 08 Dec 2016 21:56 UTC
09 Dec 2016 08:56 Local
Exposed Population: About 2000 people in MMI
About 32000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us20007zbn
Inserted at: 08 Dec 2016 23:33 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 0 0.1 0.1
us20007zbn 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
1149766 0 08 Dec 2016 21:56 5.9M, 35km 4.28 30 thousand (in 100km) 00:25 NEIC
1149779 0.1 08 Dec 2016 21:56 6.5M, 14.69km 4.28 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0.2m (at 00:07) 01:37 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  0.1m in Apaoro, Solomon Islands. This height is estimated for 8-Dec-2016 22:03:83.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
8-Dec-2016 22:03:83 Apaoro Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:06:96 Tetere Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:40:63 Bugawahu Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:11:06 Bia Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:26:53 Oneoia Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:18:27 Hatanggua Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:05:18 Suuruaharau Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:35:31 Panuha Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:35:31 Apurahe Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:23:94 Taraoto Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:23:94 Geigei Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:23:94 Na_Wosi Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:22:46 Rumahui Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:13:69 Raa Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:13:69 Narohei Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:13:69 Wakora Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:19:75 Tunguiha Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:19:75 Tupui Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:28:52 Onehatare Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:51:49 Wainaworasi Solomon Islands  0.1
8-Dec-2016 22:51:49 Hauraha Solomon Islands  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: "79km WSW of Kirakira"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -10.827
  • Longitude: 161.304
  • Length: 28 km
  • Width: 7 km
  • Magnitude: 6.5 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: .8 m
  • Strike: 298 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 40 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 15 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 159.804, -12.327, 162.804, -9.327
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Sea Level

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