M 7.6 Earthquake and Tsunami (1.2 m) in Solomon Islands on 12 Apr 2014 20:14 UTC

Hazard models

EQ parameters
Shakemap
Tsunami

Event summary

This earthquake is expected to have a medium humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

Earthquake Magnitude: 7.6M
Depth: 29.31 Km
Event Date: 12 Apr 2014 20:14 UTC
13 Apr 2014 07:14 Local
Exposed Population:
20 thousand in 100km
Source: NEIC
Inserted at: 12 Apr 2014 20:36 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 0 1.1 1.1
Scaled population (vector) n.a Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake n.a Max wave realtime 1.25m  
  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
1046613 1.6 12 Apr 2014 20:14 7.7M, 10km N/A 20 thousand (in 100km) 2.4m (at 00:12) 00:07 GEOFON
1046614 3 12 Apr 2014 20:14 8.3M, 10km N/A 20 thousand (in 100km) 4.9m (at 00:10) 00:07 NEIC
1046616 3 12 Apr 2014 20:14 8.3M, 10km N/A 20 thousand (in 100km) 4.9m (at 00:10) 00:10 USGS
1046624 1.1 12 Apr 2014 20:14 7.6M, 29.31km N/A 20 thousand (in 100km) 1.3m (at 00:08) 00:22 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  1.3m in Funakumwa, Solomon Islands. This height is estimated for 12-Apr-2014 20:22:75.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
12-Apr-2014 20:22:75 Funakumwa Solomon Islands  1.3
12-Apr-2014 20:22:75 Geta Solomon Islands  1.3
12-Apr-2014 20:22:75 Star Harb Solomon Islands  1.3
12-Apr-2014 20:24:56 Mami Solomon Islands  1.2
12-Apr-2014 20:24:56 Fageifa Solomon Islands  1.2
12-Apr-2014 20:25:94 Ghupuna Solomon Islands  1.2
12-Apr-2014 20:25:94 Nafinotoga Solomon Islands  1.2
12-Apr-2014 20:25:94 Santa Ana I Solomon Islands  1.2
12-Apr-2014 20:22:07 Mwaniwowo Solomon Islands  1.1
12-Apr-2014 20:24:47 Napasiwai Solomon Islands  1.1
12-Apr-2014 20:36:88 Iaruraha Solomon Islands  1.1
12-Apr-2014 20:24:47 Hauraha Solomon Islands  0.9
12-Apr-2014 20:19:16 Ragapu Solomon Islands  0.8
12-Apr-2014 21:00:25 Wakora Solomon Islands  0.8
12-Apr-2014 20:35:18 Wainaworasi Solomon Islands  0.8
12-Apr-2014 20:24:47 Taraoto Solomon Islands  0.7
12-Apr-2014 20:24:47 Na Wosi Solomon Islands  0.7
12-Apr-2014 20:22:07 Narohei Solomon Islands  0.6
12-Apr-2014 20:22:07 Geigei Solomon Islands  0.6
12-Apr-2014 20:22:07 Raa Solomon Islands  0.6
12-Apr-2014 20:22:07 Panuha Solomon Islands  0.5
12-Apr-2014 20:22:07 Apurahe Solomon Islands  0.5
12-Apr-2014 21:16:81 Tupui Solomon Islands  0.5
12-Apr-2014 21:06:61 Apaoro Solomon Islands  0.4
12-Apr-2014 23:10:86 Hog Harbour Vanuatu  0.3
12-Apr-2014 21:03:07 Tuhungganggo Solomon Islands  0.3
12-Apr-2014 21:24:99 Poinagobo Solomon Islands  0.3
12-Apr-2014 20:31:67 Tetere Solomon Islands  0.3
12-Apr-2014 21:26:11 Onehatare Solomon Islands  0.2
12-Apr-2014 21:26:11 Bia Solomon Islands  0.2
12-Apr-2014 22:12:83 Avira Vanuatu  0.2
12-Apr-2014 20:37:83 Sanggasere Solomon Islands  0.2
12-Apr-2014 20:28:22 Maniborkosi Solomon Islands  0.2
12-Apr-2014 21:29:93 Oneoia Solomon Islands  0.2
12-Apr-2014 22:37:62 Youelapa Vanuatu  0.2
12-Apr-2014 21:23:41 Vipaka Vanuatu  0.2
12-Apr-2014 21:22:24 Naho Solomon Islands  0.2
12-Apr-2014 21:02:16 Tunguiha Solomon Islands  0.2
12-Apr-2014 23:02:55 Ngusui Vanuatu  0.2
12-Apr-2014 22:59:58 Raurembo Solomon Islands  0.2
12-Apr-2014 21:02:74 Vinegau Solomon Islands  0.2
12-Apr-2014 23:31:58 Trevanion Solomon Islands  0.2
12-Apr-2014 23:31:58 Matamotu Solomon Islands  0.2
12-Apr-2014 23:31:58 Bema Solomon Islands  0.2
12-Apr-2014 22:04:55 Losoue Vanuatu  0.2
12-Apr-2014 22:35:52 Vinmavis Vanuatu  0.2
12-Apr-2014 23:51:51 Nikaura Vanuatu  0.2
12-Apr-2014 23:51:51 Tavio Vanuatu  0.2
12-Apr-2014 21:21:77 Makaruka Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:21:77 Mbalo Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:33:18 Balo Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:04:57 Mainga Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:17:85 Maravovo Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:24:56 Kaokaona Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:34:76 Kuma Solomon Islands  0.1
13-Apr-2014 00:02:37 Small Nagela Solomon Islands  0.1
13-Apr-2014 00:02:37 Longapolo Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:10:86 Abnetare Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:36:59 Laravet Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:34:84 Brenwe Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:47:74 Natapao Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:33:05 Maniate Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:33:05 Tawasu Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:43:19 Bio I Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:17:89 Bahi Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:30:99 Tolab Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:02:25 Ladhu Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:48:65 Melip Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:36:59 Mele Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:02:25 Pawe Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:49:63 Lakatana Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:57:35 Tangarare Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:04:57 Boromoli Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:39:34 Hokua Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:49:74 Tokopigopi Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:20:92 Asavagas Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:50:54 Nanguile Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:29:16 Nekapa Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:26:72 Happy Land Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:19:83 Kokomu Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:10:38 Koetungi Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:47:74 Menelu Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:47:74 Foa Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:41:66 Nogugu Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:41:66 Papoulassemouli Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:29:53 Yawisaghuwi Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:41:36 Sungasau Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:07:77 Umara Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:26:36 Manuagere Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:26:36 Rumahui Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:01:23 Levuka Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:24:58 Nduindui Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:51:64 Hoverihi Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:52:64 Lamuas Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:15:64 Malemgeulu Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:35:52 Fokinkorra Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:20:75 Hularu Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:56:39 Ghole Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:42:55 Ngalikomba Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:41:99 Wonisule Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:42:15 Vesalia Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:42:55 Tasmate Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:56:24 Pualapa Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:12:67 Wousi Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:31:76 Faroun Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:18:79 Votlo Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:13:32 Nul Vanuatu  0.1
13-Apr-2014 00:13:71 Manggo Solomon Islands  0.1
13-Apr-2014 00:13:71 Nggoraembara Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:59:26 Mouane New Caledonia  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:29:53 Umpon Mompu Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:24:74 Fagani Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:27:09 Hada Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:36:35 Ralavu Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:32:67 Lambia Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:08:63 Euro Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:44:64 Ghaningangao Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:39:21 Wunpuku Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:39:34 Walpey Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:39:34 Poullappoe Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:39:34 Menogoro Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:44:78 Taroaniara Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:54:12 Palikoulo Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:37:62 Mbomboe Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:03:36 Lunga Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:29:53 Peskarus Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:45:99 Eratap Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:11:85 Lenakel Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:11:85 Isangel Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:28:49 Tawarodo Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:28:49 Hulihale Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:37:46 Kaonasughu Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:41:24 Su'utaluhia Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:41:24 Ulawa I Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:41:24 Sioduru Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:44:15 Etamarorai Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:48:81 Ubuna Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:12:93 Heuru Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:35:18 Charavutu Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:35:18 Manivasa Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:06:94 Nambacomba Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:37:46 Isuisu Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:16:55 Bellona I Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:07:36 Iruiru Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:57:35 Takatakati Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:57:35 Koraga Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:57:35 Chapunamo Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:49:34 Konggau Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:29:95 Menamini Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:44:15 Noli Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:49:94 Rua Sura Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:29:35 Uruilangi Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:29:16 Toa Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:54:45 Vanikoro Is Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:54:45 Peu Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:14:88 Vura Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:59:91 Baroni Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:29:16 Sopanitogha Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:38:19 Biluro Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:33:79 Crepeta Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:17:64 Gavuhoho Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:04:41 Olo Olo Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:17:05 Seghe Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:36:11 Ellarmo Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:24:74 Tavendrua Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:34:84 Burumba Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:40:57 Utanlangi Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:31:64 Lamarou Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:40:23 Mwarada Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:40:23 Ahia Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:34:62 Ngorangora Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:19:83 Asimaenioha Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:18:79 Palasuu Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:06:09 Veravaulo Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:30:77 Hauhui Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:30:77 O'io Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:21:38 Chochokiki Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:29:52 Kau Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:17:89 Haliupai Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:50:53 Nimbau Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:50:53 Asimboa Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:50:53 Apakho Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:36:02 Bungano Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:36:02 Vunuha Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:19:94 Tuarugu Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:52:55 Tulagi Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:15:42 Kokenggolo Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:36:77 Hapai Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:29:53 Canaan Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:10:86 Kimage Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:03:59 Lajaka Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:16:46 Manpay Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:13:05 Epantgouei Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:13:05 Erakor Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:14:21 Boloa Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:14:21 Makatea Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:43:64 Ignal Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:42:15 Marow Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:06:13 Epuen Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:33:79 Ifo Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:12:83 Ouitcho Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 20:49:49 Avita Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 21:30:99 Vanikoro Solomon Islands  0.1
13-Apr-2014 00:20:29 Halisi Solomon Islands  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:24:77 Malfakhal Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:12:22 Port-Vato Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:45:82 Filakara Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 22:34:84 Tafouale Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:44:61 Halos Vanuatu  0.1
12-Apr-2014 23:39:19 Birambira Solomon Islands  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: "" 100km SSE of Kirakira""

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -11.315
  • Longitude: 162.211
  • Length: 100 km
  • Width: 28 km
  • Magnitude: 7.6 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 2.5 m
  • Strike: 274 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 29 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 29 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 153.211, -20.315, 171.211, -2.315
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:1.5 minutes

Sea Level

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