M 6.8 in Fiji from 03 Jan 2017 21:52 UTC to 21:52

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: 6.8M
Depth: Km
Event Date: 03 Jan 2017 21:52 UTC
04 Jan 2017 09:52 Local
Exposed Population: No people within 100km
Source: GEOFON gfz2017afih
Inserted at: 03 Jan 2017 22:01 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
GEOFON 0 1
gfz2017afih Scaled population (vector) 0 Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake 1 Max wave realtime 0m  
  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.

Tsunami affected locations

The maximum Wave height is  0.1m in Mbatiri, Fiji. This height is estimated for 3-Jan-2017 22:17:64.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
3-Jan-2017 22:17:64 Mbatiri Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:52:00 Tavua Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:29:38 Sigatoka Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:35:64 Lomawal Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:17:64 Bouwanga Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:17:64 Taunovo Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:13:00 Cuvu Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:35:64 Talaulia Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:23:38 Laselase Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 23:19:00 Naikorokoro Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:56:38 Vatukarasa Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 23:08:64 Galoa Fiji  0.1
3-Jan-2017 22:47:38 Korovisilou Fiji  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: "M6.8 South of Fiji Islands"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -19.24
  • Longitude: 175.99
  • Length: 39 km
  • Width: 11 km
  • Magnitude: 6.8 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1 m
  • Strike: 90 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 45 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 10 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 172.99, -22.24, 178.99, -16.24
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:.5 minutes

Sea Level

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