M 7.1 in Indonesia from 15 Nov 2014 02:31 UTC to 02:31

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: 7.1M
Depth: 58 Km
Event Date: 15 Nov 2014 02:31 UTC
15 Nov 2014 11:31 Local
Exposed Population: No people within 100km
Source: GEOFON gfz2014wjez
Inserted at: 15 Nov 2014 02:37 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
GEOFON 0 1 0.5
gfz2014wjez Scaled population (vector) n.a Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake n.a Max wave realtime 0.1m  
  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
1064620 0.5 15 Nov 2014 02:31 7.1M, 58km N/A No people affected (in 100km) 0.1m (at 02:08) 00:06 GEOFON
1064627 0.6 15 Nov 2014 02:31 7.3M, 10km N/A Few people (in 100km) 0.7m (at 00:52) 00:13 USGS
1064629 0.6 15 Nov 2014 02:31 7.3M, 10km N/A Few people (in 100km) 0.7m (at 00:52) 00:16 NEIC
1064633 0.5 15 Nov 2014 02:31 7.3M, 46.97km N/A No people affected (in 100km) 0.3m (at 00:42) 00:22 NEIC
1064641 0.5 15 Nov 2014 02:31 7.1M, 35km N/A No people affected (in 100km) 0.2m (at 00:52) 01:04 NEIC
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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 Rinondoran, Indonesia. This height is estimated for 15-Nov-2014 04:39:73.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
15-Nov-2014 04:39:73 Rinondoran Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:25:08 Tandjungmerah Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:33:58 Mahuneni Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 04:07:29 Tahulandang Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 04:07:29 Haas Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:55:52 Bitung Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:25:08 Bentenah Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:13:98 Doitia Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 04:19:92 Ulu Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 04:39:73 Telaga Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:09:85 Marinsow Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:19:03 Sopi Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:39:18 Asimiro Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:59:78 Dowongigila Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:41:81 Kutabunan Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:45:22 Wajfoei Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:41:81 Rototok Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:57:32 Serai Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:57:32 Likupang Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:25:08 Talapao Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 05:11:44 Watoelinei Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:21:65 Susupu Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:59:78 Itji_Sopi Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 02:49:77 Pumadada Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:09:85 Tolofu Indonesia  0.1
15-Nov-2014 03:47:68 Tahafo Indonesia  0.0

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Initial conditions

Title: "M7.1 Northern Molucca Sea"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: 2.03
  • Longitude: 126.49
  • Length: 56 km
  • Width: 15 km
  • Magnitude: 7.1 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1.5 m
  • Strike: 151 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 46 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 58 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 121.99, -2.47, 130.99, 6.53
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:.75 minutes

Sea Level

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