M 6.9 in Fiji on 03 Jan 2017 21:52 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: 17.1 Km
Event Date: 03 Jan 2017 21:52 UTC
04 Jan 2017 09:52 Local
Exposed Population: No people within 100km
Source: NEIC us10007pj6
Inserted at: 03 Jan 2017 22:48 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score:
1.1 (Fiji)
Maximun Wave Height observed: 0.01 m

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 0 0.1 1
us10007pj6 Scaled population (vector) 0 Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake 1 Max wave realtime 0.12m  
  C2 earthquake 0      
  Country Vulnerability 0      
  INFORM_normalised 1      
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.
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Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1152829 1 03 Jan 2017 21:52 6.8M, 10km N/A No people affected (in 100km) 0.1m (at 00:25) 00:08 GEOFON
1152830 0.2 03 Jan 2017 21:52 7.2M, 10km N/A No people affected (in 100km) 0.3m (at 00:30) 00:10 NTWC    
1152840 0.1 03 Jan 2017 21:52 7.2M, 15.2km N/A No people affected (in 100km) 0.2m (at 00:38) 00:19 NEIC
1152848 1 03 Jan 2017 21:52 6.9M, 17.1km 4.07 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0.1m (at 00:50) 00:55 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 0.01m in Suva Viti Levu Fj;
The maximum Wave height is  0.1m in Tavua, Fiji. This height is estimated for 3-Jan-2017 22:41:38.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
3-Jan-2017 22:41:38 Tavua Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:20:64 Lomawal Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:32:38 Mbatiri Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:22:00 Sigatoka Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:22:00 Laselase Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:38:38 Cuvu Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:50:38 Nalotu Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:50:38 Vunisea Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:17:64 Taunovo Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:23:64 Vatukarasa Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:20:64 Bouwanga Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:28:00 Talaulia Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:59:64 Solevu Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:35:64 Galoa Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:55:00 Gasele Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:46:00 Nasau Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 23:28:00 Korovisilou Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 23:17:64 Matavuralevu Fiji  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: "M6.9 221km SW of Nadi. Fiji"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -19.326
  • Longitude: 176.053
  • Length: 44 km
  • Width: 12 km
  • Magnitude: 6.9 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1.2 m
  • Strike: 90 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 45 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 17 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 173.053, -22.326, 179.053, -16.326
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Sea Level

More information

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