Overall Green Earthquake alert in France from 28 Apr 2016 06:46 UTC to 06:46

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M 5 in France from 28 Apr 2016 06:46 UTC to 06:46

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:	5.0M
Depth:	10 Km
Lat/Lon:	46.09 , -1.11
Event Date:	28 Apr 2016 06:46 UTC 28 Apr 2016 08:46 Local
Exposed Population:	1487651 people within 100km
Source:	EMSC 503343
Inserted at:	28 Apr 2016 07:07 UTC

GDACS Score

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	Earthquake		GDACS score
EMSC	0.2		0.2
503343	Scaled population (vector)	n.a
	C1 earthquake	n.a
	C2 earthquake	n.a
	Country Vulnerability	n.a
	INFORM_normalised	n.a

Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

Episode Timeline

ID	Alert	Score	Date	Mag, Depth	MMI*	Population**	Tsunami risk***	Delay (hh:mm)	Source
1126769		0.2	28 Apr 2016 06:46	5M, 10km	N/A	1.5 million (in 100km)		00:21	EMSC
1126771		0.2	28 Apr 2016 06:46	5M, 10km	N/A	1.5 million (in 100km)		00:28	EMSC

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 France , Region of Poitou-Charentes (population 1,631,007) . The nearest places are Angoulins, Châtelaillon-Plage, Salles-sur-Mer, Aytré, St Vivien, La Jarne, Mortagne, Chassagne, St Rogatien, Périgny, and La Sangle.

Radius	Population
100 km	1.6 million people
75 km	1.1 million people
50 km	560000 people
20 km	180000 people
10 km	75000 people
5 km	16000 people
2 km	3200 people

Affected Provinces

Region Province	Country	Population
Poitou-Charentes	France	1.6 million people
Pays de la Loire	France	3.1 million people

Affected populated places

Name	Region Province	Country	City class	Population	Distance
Angoulins	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	3700 people	2 km
Châtelaillon-Plage	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	2 km
Salles-sur-Mer	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	2000 people	4 km
Aytré	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	5 km
St Vivien	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	5 km
La Jarne	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	2200 people	5 km
Mortagne	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	7 km
Chassagne	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	7 km
St Rogatien	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	7 km
Périgny	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	8 km
Grolleau	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	8 km
Thairé	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	8 km
Croix Chapeau	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	8 km
La Rochelle	Poitou-Charentes	France	City	76000 people	9 km
La Jarrie	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	2800 people	9 km
Yves	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	1100 people	9 km
Puilboreau	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	4900 people	11 km
Puyvineux	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	11 km
La Pallice	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	11 km
Les Brandes	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	11 km
Montroy	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	<1000 people	11 km
Bourgneuf	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	1100 people	11 km
Lagord	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	7000 people	11 km
Fouras	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	4100 people	11 km
Le Chiron	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	12 km
Dompierre-sur-Mer	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	5300 people	12 km
Cugné	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	12 km
Le Payaud	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	12 km
Ballon	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	<1000 people	13 km
Saint-Xandre	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	4400 people	13 km
L'Houmeau	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	13 km
Saint-Médard-d'Aunis	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	13 km
Ste Soulle	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	13 km
Saint-Laurent-de-La-Prée	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	13 km
Nieul-sur-Mer	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	6000 people	14 km
Mouillepied	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	14 km
Aigrefeuille	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	14 km
La Sauzaie	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	14 km
St Christophe	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	14 km
Ciré d'Aunis	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	14 km
Rivedoux-Plage	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	1900 people	15 km
Les Touches	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	15 km
Le Thou	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	1200 people	16 km
La Martinière	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	16 km
Marsilly	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	2300 people	16 km
Loiré	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	16 km
Port-des-Barques	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	1600 people	16 km
Saint-Ouen-d'Aunis	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	16 km
Vérines	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	16 km
Forges	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	<1000 people	17 km
Villedoux	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	<1000 people	17 km
Ardillières	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	17 km
Breuil-Magné	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	17 km
Virson	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	<1000 people	17 km
Boyardville	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	17 km
Vergeroux	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	<1000 people	18 km
Esnandes	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	1900 people	18 km
Loiré les Marais	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	18 km
St Nazaire sur Charente	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	18 km
Longèves	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	18 km
Angliers	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	<1000 people	18 km
Sainte-Marie-de-Ré	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	19 km
Anais	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	<1000 people	19 km
Saint-Froult	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	<1000 people	19 km
Marlonges	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	19 km
Andilly	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	1800 people	19 km
La Flotte	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	2900 people	20 km
Les Rivières d'Anais	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	20 km
Sauzelle	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	20 km
Landrais	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	<1000 people	20 km
Rochefort	Poitou-Charentes	France	City	29000 people	20 km
Soubise	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	3100 people	20 km
La Brée-les-Bains	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	20 km
Nuaillé-d'Aunis	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	21 km
Les Allards	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	21 km
Chambon	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	<1000 people	21 km
Bouhet	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	<1000 people	21 km
Moëze	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	21 km
Saint-Georges-d'Oléron	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	22 km
Saint Denis d'Oléron	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	22 km
Le Gué d'Alleré	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	22 km
Saint-Sauveur-d'Aunis	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	22 km
Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	22 km
Muron	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	1100 people	22 km
Dolus d'Oléron	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	23 km
Péré	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	23 km
Saint Martin-de-Ré	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	23 km
Charron	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	1700 people	23 km
La Noue	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	23 km
Le Château-d'Oléron	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	24 km
Puyravault	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	<1000 people	24 km
Brette	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	24 km
Tonnay-Charente	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	7200 people	24 km
Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	24 km
Échillais	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	24 km
Les Forges	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	25 km
La Chefmalière	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	25 km
Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	1200 people	25 km
Ferrières	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	25 km
Nolon	Poitou-Charentes	France	Village	-	25 km

see full list

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
Laleu	LRH	22	Civ.	Paved	Yes	7000	12 km
St Pierre d'Oleron		6	Civ.	Unpaved	No	3200	22 km
St Agnant	RCO	17	Civ.	Paved	Yes	6200	24 km
Fontenay-Le Comte		26	Civ.	Unpaved	No	3300	46 km
Medis	RYN	22	Civ.	Paved	Yes	4100	52 km
Niort	NIT	61	Civ.	Paved	Yes	5700	61 km
Les Sables Talmout	LSO	unknown				0	66 km
Les Ajoncs	EDM	91	Civ.	Paved	Yes	5000	71 km
Avy		35	Civ.	Unpaved	No	4100	74 km
Parvaud	CNG	31	Civ.	Paved	Yes	7800	78 km
Neulles		39	Civ.	Unpaved	No	4400	86 km
Mauleon		175	Civ.	Paved	No	4200	96 km

Ports

Name	LOCODE	Country	Distance
La Rochelle	FRLRH	France	8 km
Fouras		France	11 km
La Rochelle - La Pallice	FRLRH	France	13 km
Rochefort Sur Mer	FRRCO	France	21 km
Saint Martin		France	23 km
Tonnay Charente	FRTON	France	24 km
Le Chateau d'Oleron		France	24 km
La Cotiniere		France	26 km
Marennes		France	30 km
Marans	FRMRN	France	33 km
Ars		France	34 km
La Tremblade		France	35 km
Saint Palais		France	50 km
Royan	FRRYN	France	53 km
Le Verdon		France	60 km
Les Sables d'Olonne	FRLSO	France	68 km
Mortagne		France	72 km

Dams

Reservoir	Dam Name	River	Year	Distance
	Mervent	Vendee	1956	54 km
	Touche Poupard	Chambon	1994	81 km

Nuclear plants

Name	Country	Reactors	Distance
BLAYAIS	FRANCE	4	98 km

More information

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