M 7.3 in Papua New Guinea on 10 Oct 2018 20:48 UTC

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: 7.3M
Depth: 33 Km
Event Date: 10 Oct 2018 20:48 UTC
11 Oct 2018 06:48 Local
Exposed Population: About 64000 people within 100km
Source: NTWC     at00pgehsk
Inserted at: 10 Oct 2018 20:59 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score:
7.6 (Papua New Guinea)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
NTWC     1.1 0.4 1.1
at00pgehsk Scaled population (vector) 4.75 Max wave alert 0m  
  C1 earthquake 1 Max wave realtime 0.43m  
  C2 earthquake 0      
  Country Vulnerability 0      
  INFORM_normalised 1.3      
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.
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Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1231240 0.9 10 Oct 2018 20:48 6.7M, 10km N/A 80 thousand (in 100km) 0.3m (at 00:19) 00:08 GEOFON
1231242 1.1 10 Oct 2018 20:48 7.3M, 33km N/A 60 thousand (in 100km) 0.6m (at 00:18) 00:09 PTWC
1231243 1.1 10 Oct 2018 20:48 7.3M, 33km N/A 60 thousand (in 100km) 0.4m (at 00:22) 00:10 NTWC    
1231251 1.3 10 Oct 2018 20:48 7M, 39.45km 7.46 10 thousand (in MMI>=VII) 0.1m (at 00:14) 00:20 NEIC
1231261 1.3 10 Oct 2018 20:48 7M, 40.31km 7.46 10 thousand (in MMI>=VII) 0.1m (at 00:00) 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  0.5m in Kitava I, Papua New Guinea. This height is estimated for 10-Oct-2018 21:01:16.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
10-Oct-2018 21:01:16 Kitava I Papua New Guinea  0.5
10-Oct-2018 20:51:22 Bindapuna Papua New Guinea  0.4
10-Oct-2018 20:51:22 Laefu Papua New Guinea  0.3
10-Oct-2018 20:52:87 Galowe Papua New Guinea  0.3
10-Oct-2018 21:11:68 Takairam Papua New Guinea  0.3
10-Oct-2018 20:51:22 Fatmilak Papua New Guinea  0.3
10-Oct-2018 20:50:94 Lawadi Papua New Guinea  0.3
10-Oct-2018 20:51:22 Nonopai Papua New Guinea  0.3
10-Oct-2018 21:11:68 Lambu Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 20:53:43 Nangas Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:04:54 Malmal Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:04:54 Totongpal Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:54:41 Tavui Number 1 Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:54:41 Tavui Number 3 Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:41:58 Mataburu Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 20:52:87 Yalaka Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:00:93 Kafkaf Mission Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:00:93 Maragsaik Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:38:62 Malakua Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:38:62 Pulpul Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:38:62 West Baien Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 20:59:64 Takis Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:20:22 Upa-Upasina Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 20:50:94 Kangilona Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 20:52:87 Okukwewelou Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:08:72 Kaut Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:39:55 Sapulo Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:39:55 Tufi Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 20:51:22 Kurada Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 20:51:22 Babagai Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:39:55 Nutanavua Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 20:59:64 Pora Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:38:62 Irena Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:38:62 Puapal Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:00:93 Kupindal Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 22:10:36 Kaukum Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 20:51:22 Maso Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 20:51:22 Pihigole Papua New Guinea  0.2
10-Oct-2018 21:10:24 Matong Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:10:24 Langadis Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:53:92 Koriesu Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:53:92 Rabuana Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:15:29 Punarupka Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:12:04 Maren Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 23:19:54 Namatoa Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 23:13:26 Kombokisa Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:10:36 Vunapaladig Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:51:82 Silur Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:36:46 Barabara Villages Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:17:41 Mulau Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 20:52:87 Ewasse Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 20:52:87 Vunakapeake Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 20:53:43 Malasi Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:14:75 Punum Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:48:24 Lemusmus Number 2 Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:46:11 Lae Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:46:11 Asim Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:46:11 Karim Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 20:51:22 Losuia Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 20:53:43 Kamanakam Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:13:08 Penlolo Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:13:08 Ginewa Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:14:75 Modeiwa Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:12:42 Mipang Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:14:75 Gilibwa Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:19:62 Huris Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:51:82 Ngatur Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 20:52:87 Driwata Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:12:42 Kasabanalua Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:50:26 Manga Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:55:76 Elasi Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:29:51 Kuraio Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:39:06 Hutjena Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:52:64 Kabakadas Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:37:61 Gori Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 20:52:87 Sambuari Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 20:55:48 Kabien Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:00:93 Mamion Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:03:44 Kulungat Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:42:17 Bulu Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:37:61 Atlamau Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:03:64 Taraua Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:57:93 Tapsanwara Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:46:11 Konua Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:42:63 Aitara Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 20:54:81 Kabaira Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 20:54:81 Vunalir Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 20:55:48 Kabakada Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 20:59:64 Kavutu Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:04:54 Ami Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:06:92 Kalip Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:06:92 Lamerien Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:06:92 Lelet Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:08:72 Warangansau Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:40:77 Kumparum Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:49:73 Vunadadia Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:49:73 Ralalar Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:49:73 Korere Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:51:82 Kenolia Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:39:06 Rabaul Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:39:06 Davaon Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:39:06 Tuorong Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:39:06 Guma Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:39:06 Malaguna Number 1 Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:51:82 Ulahato Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 23:48:06 Dabunari Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:17:41 Amun Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:01:77 Poroporo Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:12:04 Susukwai-Aleiwa Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 20:55:48 Lampun Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:43:42 Sinikima Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:04:54 Pekinberiu Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:04:54 Toigitoig Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:10:24 Guasapa Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:03:64 Baiawa Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:01:77 Taiof I Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:58:99 Tohatsi Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:28:08 Dios Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:39:06 Kiata Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 23:16:97 Dios Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:34:76 Belambu Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 23:04:47 Poman Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 23:04:47 Kimadan Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:47:57 Labu Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:56:78 Napekur Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:37:61 Papara Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:29:05 Kurereda Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:11:66 New Bakumbari Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:12:04 Gavuone Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 20:56:06 Rakandakanda Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 20:56:06 Tagul Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:00:93 Hoskins Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:00:93 Sigilwa Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:42:17 Kalagunan Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:02:68 Ipulai Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:06:92 Mai'ieo Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:11:68 Rasirik Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:02:32 Amazon B Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:01:77 Denga Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:05:05 Sumsum Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:05:05 Taron Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 23:57:75 Pora Pora Papua New Guinea  0.1
11-Oct-2018 00:17:73 Atsilima Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:41:03 Malasang Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 21:40:77 Manau Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:28:64 Port Moresby Papua New Guinea  0.1
10-Oct-2018 22:24:04 Raulili Papua New Guinea  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: ""144km ESE of Kimbe""

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -5.9
  • Longitude: 151.4
  • Length: 70 km
  • Width: 19 km
  • Magnitude: 7.3 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1.9 m
  • Strike: 238 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 22 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: NaN km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 145.4, -11.9, 157.4, .1
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:1 minutes

Sea Level

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