M 6.9 in Solomon Islands on 09 Dec 2016 19:10 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: 20.59 Km
Event Date: 09 Dec 2016 19:10 UTC
10 Dec 2016 06:10 Local
Exposed Population: About 25000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us20007zlq
Inserted at: 09 Dec 2016 20:39 UTC
Maximun Wave Height observed: 0.05 m

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 0 0.2 0.5
us20007zlq Scaled population (vector) n.a Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake n.a Max wave realtime 0.24m  
  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
1149941 0.5 09 Dec 2016 19:10 6.6M, 10km N/A 20 thousand (in 100km) 0.2m (at 00:07) 00:10 GEOFON
1149942 0.6 09 Dec 2016 19:10 6.9M, 10km N/A 30 thousand (in 100km) 0.6m (at 00:11) 00:08 PTWC
1149946 0.6 09 Dec 2016 19:10 6.9M, 10km N/A 30 thousand (in 100km) 0.5m (at 00:13) 00:11 NTWC    
1149950 0.6 09 Dec 2016 19:10 6.9M, 10km 5.96 30 thousand (in 100km) 0.5m (at 00:13) 00:20 NEIC
1149966 0.5 09 Dec 2016 19:10 6.9M, 20.59km 6.55 30 thousand (in 100km) 0.2m (at 00:32) 01:29 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 0.05m in Lifou New Caledoni;
The maximum Wave height is  0.2m in Poinagobo, Solomon Islands. This height is estimated for 9-Dec-2016 19:41:38.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
9-Dec-2016 19:41:38 Poinagobo Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:41:38 Ione Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:41:38 Makina Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:28:00 Apaoro Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:19:00 Tetere Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:19:00 Oneoia Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:19:00 Suuruaharau Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:16:00 Rumahui Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:41:64 Onehatare Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:41:64 Bia Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:20:38 Hada Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:20:38 Tawaiabu Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:20:38 Tarosi Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 20:14:38 Bugawahu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:14:38 Manuagere Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:55:00 Makaruka Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:55:00 Mbalo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:56:64 Taraoto Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:56:64 Geigei Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:56:64 Na_Wosi Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:56:64 Raa Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:56:64 Narohei Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:56:38 Alavugu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:25:00 Yavungu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:29:64 Hatanggua Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:02:64 Balo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:02:64 Veramakuru Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:02:64 Sanggasere Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:08:64 Panuha Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:08:64 Apurahe Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:47:38 Nambacomba Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:47:38 Lakatana Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:29:64 Bellona_I Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:56:38 Kuma Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:29:38 Wakora Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:32:38 Tunguiha Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:32:38 Tupui Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:01:00 Etamarorai Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:01:00 Wango Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:01:00 Manewaro Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:23:38 Mami Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:23:38 Fageifa Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:49:00 Raurembo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:49:00 Lova Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:49:00 Ngalituturiha Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:31:00 Ubuna Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:59:64 Napasiwai Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:04:00 Iruiru Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:04:00 Nduindui Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:17:64 Ahia Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:56:38 Naho Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:35:64 Wainaworasi Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:35:64 Hauraha Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:32:38 Palasuu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:05:64 Iaruraha Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:47:64 Lambia Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:47:64 Ralavu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:16:00 Maranu'u Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:16:00 Heuru Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:47:64 Isuisu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:47:64 Veravaulo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:50:38 Mainga Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:44:64 Levuka Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:44:64 Manivasa Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:38:38 Desauma Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:25:00 Hu'umarere Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:35:64 Bio_I Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:35:64 Suenn Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:47:38 Charavutu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:23:38 Geta Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:23:38 Star_Harb Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:55:00 Kokomu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:23:64 Saa Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:11:64 Rere Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:11:64 Seve Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:11:64 Rua_Sura Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:05:38 Vinegau Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:05:38 Tuhungganggo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:26:38 Umara Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:26:38 Sungasau Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:26:38 Tawarodo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:26:38 Hulihale Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:59:38 Korai Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:53:64 Euro Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:58:00 O'io Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:58:00 Hauhui Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:47:38 Asimaenioha Solomon Islands  0.0

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Initial conditions

Title: "M6.9 94km WSW of Kirakira. Solomon Islands"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -10.73
  • Longitude: 161.107
  • Length: 44 km
  • Width: 12 km
  • Magnitude: 6.9 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1.2 m
  • Strike: 298 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 40 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 21 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 158.107, -13.73, 164.107, -7.73
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Sea Level

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