M 4.6 in New Zealand on 29 Nov 2020 17:12 UTC

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: 4.6M
Depth: 155.41 Km
Lat/Lon: -39.3089 , 174.7714
Event Date: 29 Nov 2020 17:12 UTC
30 Nov 2020 06:12 Local
Exposed Population:
180000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us7000cky1
Inserted at: 29 Nov 2020 17:27 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score
2 (New Zealand)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake GDACS score
NEIC 0 0
us7000cky1 Scaled population (vector) 5.07  
  C1 earthquake 1  
  C2 earthquake 0  
  Country Vulnerability -0.33  
  INFORM_normalised 0.63  
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1345509 0 29 Nov 2020 17:12 4.6M, 155.41km N/A 180 thousand (in 100km) 00:14 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.

Exposed population

The earthquake happened in New Zealand , County of Taranaki. The nearest places are Aotuhia, Puniwhakau, Takou, Te Wera, Whangamomona, Moeroa, Strathmore, Omoana, Tututawa, Matau, and Waitewhena.

Radius Population
100 km 180000 people
75 km 160000 people
50 km 20000 people
20 km <1000 people
10 km <1000 people
5 km <1000 people
2 km <1000 people

Affected Provinces

Region Province Country Population
Taranaki New Zealand -
Wanganui-Manawatu New Zealand -

Affected populated places

Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Aotuhia Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 8 km
Puniwhakau Taranaki New Zealand Village - 14 km
Takou Taranaki New Zealand Village - 17 km
Te Wera Taranaki New Zealand Village - 18 km
Whangamomona Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 18 km
Moeroa Taranaki New Zealand Village - 18 km
Strathmore Taranaki New Zealand Village - 18 km
Omoana Taranaki New Zealand Village - 20 km
Tututawa Taranaki New Zealand Village - 21 km
Matau Taranaki New Zealand Village - 24 km
Kohuratahi Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 24 km
Douglas Taranaki New Zealand Village - 26 km
Taumatatahi Taranaki New Zealand Village - 26 km
Moeawatea Taranaki New Zealand Village - 27 km
Huiroa Taranaki New Zealand Village - 27 km
Purangi Taranaki New Zealand Village - 27 km
Makakaho Taranaki New Zealand Village - 29 km
Huinga Taranaki New Zealand Village - 30 km
Pipiriki Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 30 km
Mangapurua Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 30 km
Mangamingi Taranaki New Zealand Village - 31 km
Tahora Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 31 km
Toko Taranaki New Zealand Village - 33 km
Tangarakau Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 33 km
Pehu Taranaki New Zealand Village - 34 km
Whakahoro Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 34 km
Tawhiwhi Taranaki New Zealand Village - 35 km
Te Popo Taranaki New Zealand Village - 35 km
Jerusalem Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 38 km
Wharehuia Taranaki New Zealand Village - 39 km
Pikiariki Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 39 km
Upper Ruatiti Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 39 km
Omata Valley Taranaki New Zealand Village - 39 km
Tarata Taranaki New Zealand Village - 39 km
Ratapiko Taranaki New Zealand Village - 41 km
Ahuiti Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 41 km
Okoki Taranaki New Zealand Village - 41 km
Tuna Taranaki New Zealand Village - 41 km
Ararata Taranaki New Zealand Village - 41 km
Meremere Taranaki New Zealand Village <1000 people 42 km
Ngaere Taranaki New Zealand Village - 42 km
Orangimea Taranaki New Zealand Village - 42 km
Stratford Taranaki New Zealand Village 5200 people 42 km
Eltham Taranaki New Zealand Village 2200 people 43 km
Midhirst Taranaki New Zealand Village - 44 km
Mangawhio Taranaki New Zealand Village - 44 km
Hurleyville Taranaki New Zealand Village - 44 km
Kaimata Taranaki New Zealand Village - 44 km
Waipuku Taranaki New Zealand Village - 45 km
Tatu Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 45 km
Ohangai Taranaki New Zealand Village - 45 km
Whakamara Taranaki New Zealand Village - 45 km
Kirikau Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 45 km
Omahina Taranaki New Zealand Village - 45 km
Raetihi Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village 1000 people 45 km
Uruti Taranaki New Zealand Village - 45 km
Tokirima Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 47 km
Tariki Taranaki New Zealand Village - 47 km
Matahiwi Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 47 km
Te Roti Taranaki New Zealand Village - 47 km
Cardiff Taranaki New Zealand Village - 47 km
Urenui Taranaki New Zealand Village <1000 people 48 km
Alton Taranaki New Zealand Village - 48 km
Kaitieke Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 49 km
Lowgarth Taranaki New Zealand Village - 49 km
Mangapani Taranaki New Zealand Village - 49 km
Mangatoki Taranaki New Zealand Village - 49 km
Mokoia Taranaki New Zealand Village - 49 km
Onaero Taranaki New Zealand Village - 50 km
Okau Taranaki New Zealand Village - 50 km
Normanby Taranaki New Zealand Village - 50 km
Parapara Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 50 km
Matapu Taranaki New Zealand Village - 51 km
Ngutuwera Taranaki New Zealand Village - 51 km
Manutahi Taranaki New Zealand Village - 51 km
Pukearuhe Taranaki New Zealand Village - 51 km
Koriniti Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 51 km
Whareroa Taranaki New Zealand Village - 51 km
Aukopae Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 52 km
Rangitatau Taranaki New Zealand Village - 52 km
Ahititi Taranaki New Zealand Village - 52 km
Waverley Taranaki New Zealand Village <1000 people 52 km
Inglewood Taranaki New Zealand Village 2900 people 52 km
Mahoe Taranaki New Zealand Village - 52 km
Moumahaki Taranaki New Zealand Village - 52 km
Horopito Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 52 km
Hawera Taranaki New Zealand City 11000 people 53 km
Kakaramea Taranaki New Zealand Village - 53 km
Tikorangi Taranaki New Zealand Village - 53 km
Waiongana Taranaki New Zealand Village - 53 km
Waitaanga Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 53 km
Huirangi Taranaki New Zealand Village - 53 km
Pokaka Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 53 km
Motunui Taranaki New Zealand Village - 54 km
Rangikura Taranaki New Zealand Village - 54 km
Erua Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village - 55 km
Okaiawa Taranaki New Zealand Village - 55 km
Waitotara Taranaki New Zealand Village - 55 km
Ohura Manawatu Wanganui New Zealand Village <1000 people 55 km
Kaponga Taranaki New Zealand Village - 55 km

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Critical infrastructure

Airports, ports, nuclear plants and hydrodams at risk, if affected, are listed below.

Airports

Name IATA Code Elevation (m) Usage Runway type IFR Runway Length (ft) Distance
Stratford 288 Civ. Unpaved No 3100 40 km
Hawera 114 Priv. Unpaved No 3100 51 km
New Plymouth NPL 30 Civ. Paved Yes 4200 61 km
Taumarunui 198 Civ. Unpaved No 4100 66 km
Wanganui WAG 8 Civ. Paved Yes 4500 76 km
Waiouru 823 Mil. Paved No 3900 78 km

Ports

Name LOCODE Country Distance
Waitara New Zealand 56 km
Patea New Zealand 57 km
Waverley Harbour NZWAV New Zealand 60 km
New Plymouth NZNPL New Zealand 70 km
Port Taranaki / New Plymouth NZNPL New Zealand 70 km
Wanganui NZWAG New Zealand 75 km
Opunake New Zealand 81 km
Cape Egmont New Zealand 88 km

Dams

Reservoir Dam Name River Year Distance
Patea Patea 1984 31 km
Ratapiko Mako 1926 39 km
Mangamahoe Mangamahoe 1931 60 km
Otamangakau Otamanakau Stream 1971 81 km
Moawhango Moawhango 1975 85 km
Rangipo Tongariro 1980 88 km
Rotoaira Poutu Poutu 1972 89 km
Kuratau Kuratau 1962 96 km

More information

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