M 7.6 in New Caledonia from 05 Dec 2018 04:18 UTC to 04:18

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: 7.6M
Depth: 10 Km
Event Date: 05 Dec 2018 04:18 UTC
05 Dec 2018 15:18 Local
Exposed Population: No people within 100km
Source: PTWC pt18339001
Inserted at: 05 Dec 2018 04:26 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score:
1.1 (New Caledonia)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
PTWC 0 0.4 0.5
pt18339001 Scaled population (vector) 0 Max wave alert 0.4m  
  C1 earthquake 1 Max wave realtime 0.44m  
  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
1239805 0.5 05 Dec 2018 04:18 7.6M, 10km N/A No people affected (in 100km) 0.4m (at 02:02) 00:07 PTWC
1239808 0.5 05 Dec 2018 04:18 7.6M, 10km N/A No people affected (in 100km) 0.6m (at 02:02) 00:10 NTWC    
1239817 0.5 05 Dec 2018 04:18 7.5M, 10km 6.22 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0.5m (at 00:46) 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  0.4m in Isavai, Vanuatu. This height is estimated for 5-Dec-2018 05:04:93.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
5-Dec-2018 05:04:93 Isavai Vanuatu  0.4
5-Dec-2018 06:02:23 Navotua Fiji  0.4
5-Dec-2018 05:22:08 Ipota Vanuatu  0.3
5-Dec-2018 05:22:08 Loonelapeun Vanuatu  0.3
5-Dec-2018 04:50:24 Mohoun'gha Vanuatu  0.3
5-Dec-2018 06:02:23 Sounai Vanuatu  0.3
5-Dec-2018 06:12:67 Mele Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 05:42:68 Lowitava Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 05:40:23 Loanatom Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 04:50:24 Port Patrick Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 04:54:69 Longang Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 05:10:74 Loounemeloupang Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 06:08:72 Yanutha Fiji  0.2
5-Dec-2018 05:58:44 Makatea Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 06:22:63 Talaulia Fiji  0.2
5-Dec-2018 05:18:75 Eni New Caledonia  0.2
5-Dec-2018 05:18:75 Yelowouwou Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 06:02:23  0.2
5-Dec-2018 06:02:23 Liro Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 06:24:57 Hunete New Caledonia  0.2
5-Dec-2018 06:14:24 Tafouale Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 06:12:67 Toak Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 06:34:37 Roghumbo Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 06:22:63 Coulons Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:00:45 Lolovele Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:40:33 Ebao Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:58:44 Lalati Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:14:13 Menaku New Caledonia  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:32:83 Isaka Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:52:84 Boloa Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:08:72 Mangita Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:08:72 Emua Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:44:46 Unpongkor Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:54:34 Taunovo Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:04:26 Nailanga Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:00:08 Utanlangi Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:58:44 Natunuka Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:08:72 Mburelevu Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:28:77 Saint-Louis New Caledonia  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:10:65 Nikaura Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:40:33 Nul Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:06:05 Nalauwaki Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 04:46:66 Umetch Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:12:67 Eratap Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:50:52 Abatabanga Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:50:53 Epuen Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:28:77 Naitionitoni Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:18:02 Togowere Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:28:23 Lonbilingdoun Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:02:23 Forari Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 08:20:13 Port-Vila Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 08:10:97 Mangarisu Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:02:23 Navua Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 08:28:41 Segond Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 04:56:98 Ipao Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 04:56:98 Tavua Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:36:87 Vesalia Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:02:23 Paia Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:40:08 Limap Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 08:22:81 Walurigi Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:10:65 Pawe Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:48:55 Mou New Caledonia  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:04:36 Ouara New Caledonia  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:14:24 Longtal Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:12:67 Vaoleli Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:40:33 Rerep Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:04:36 Ladhu Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:56:72 Linbul Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:32:83 Halos Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:30:32 Narovorovo Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:04:26 Natapao Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:04:26 Lulep Nesa Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:30:23 Lavatavo Vanuatu  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: ""153km ESE of Tadine""

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -22.114
  • Longitude: 169.237
  • Length: 100 km
  • Width: 28 km
  • Magnitude: 7.6 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 2.5 m
  • Strike: 329 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 21 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 10 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 160.237, -31.114, 178.237, -13.114
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:1.5 minutes

Sea Level

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