M 5.9 in Italy from 20 May 2012 02:03 UTC to 02:03

Hazard models

EQ parameters
Shakemap
Tsunami

Event summary

This is a preliminary assessment. The final GDACS Alert Level has been/will be published using more detailed information.

This earthquake is expected to have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

Earthquake Magnitude: 5.9M
Glide number: EQ-2012-000080-ITA
Depth: 80 Km
Lat/Lon: 44.93 , 11.17
Event Date: 20 May 2012 02:03 UTC
20 May 2012 04:03 Local
Exposed Population: 5930117 people within 100km
Source: EMSC
Inserted at: 20 May 2012 02:10 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake GDACS score
EMSC n.a n.a
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

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
117047 2.0 n.a 20 May 2012 02:03 5.9M, 80km N/A 5.9 million (in 100km) 00:07 EMSC
117049 2.0 0 20 May 2012 02:03 5.9M, 10.1km N/A 5.6 million (in 100km) 00:10 NEIC
117055 2.0 0 20 May 2012 02:03 5.9M, 10km N/A 5.9 million (in 100km) 00:14 EMSC
117057 2.0 0.9 20 May 2012 02:03 6.1M, 10km 7.48 190 thousand (in MMI>=VII) 2103d 08:21 NEIC
117058 2.0 0.9 20 May 2012 02:03 6.1M, 10km N/A 5.9 million (in 100km) 00:23 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 Italy , Region of Emilia-Romagna (population 3,946,398) . The nearest places are Gavello, Stoppiaro, Dragoncello, San Martino in Spino, Quarantoli, Carobio, Mortizzuolo, Poggio Rusco, Quattrocase, Tramuschio, and Padova.

Radius Population
100 km 5.9 million people
75 km 3.9 million people
50 km 1.5 million people
20 km 130000 people
10 km 23000 people
5 km 2100 people
2 km <1000 people

Affected Provinces

Region Province Country Population
Emilia-Romagna Italy 3.9 million people
Lombardia Italy 9 million people
Veneto Italy 4.4 million people

Affected populated places

Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Gavello Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 1 km
Stoppiaro Lombardia Italy Village - 3 km
Dragoncello Lombardia Italy Village - 5 km
San Martino in Spino Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 5 km
Quarantoli Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 6 km
Carobio Lombardia Italy Village - 6 km
Mortizzuolo Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 7 km
Poggio Rusco Lombardia Italy City - 7 km
Quattrocase Lombardia Italy Village - 7 km
Tramuschio Lombardia Italy Village - 7 km
Agnolo Lombardia Italy Village - 7 km
Pavignane Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 8 km
Cividale Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 8 km
Redena Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 8 km
San Giovanni del Dosso Lombardia Italy Village - 8 km
Magnacavallo Lombardia Italy Village - 8 km
San Biagio Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 9 km
Santa Croce Lombardia Italy Village - 9 km
Villa Poma Lombardia Italy Village - 9 km
Massa Finalese Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 9 km
Mirandola Emilia-Romagna Italy City 23000 people 9 km
Pilastri Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 10 km
San Felice San Panaro Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 10 km
Rivara Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 10 km
Ghisione Lombardia Italy Village - 10 km
San Felice sul Panaro Emilia-Romagna Italy Village 10000 people 10 km
Camurana Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 10 km
Schivenoglia Lombardia Italy Village - 11 km
Viarovere Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 11 km
Entra Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 11 km
La Pedocca Lombardia Italy Village - 11 km
Fossa Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 11 km
Zello Lombardia Italy Village - 11 km
San Giacomo Roncole Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 11 km
Roversella Lombardia Italy Village - 12 km
San Giacomo Delle Segnate Lombardia Italy Village - 12 km
Medolla Emilia-Romagna Italy Village 6000 people 12 km
Moglia Lombardia Italy Village - 12 km
La Quiete Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 12 km
Carbonara di Po Lombardia Italy Village - 12 km
Pieve di Coriano Lombardia Italy Village - 13 km
Rangona Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 13 km
Bonizzo Lombardia Italy Village - 13 km
Sermide Lombardia Italy Village - 13 km
Vallalta Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 13 km
Fienili Lombardia Italy Village - 13 km
Villafranca Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 14 km
Scortichino Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 14 km
Borgofranco sul Po Lombardia Italy Village - 14 km
Revere Lombardia Italy Village - 14 km
Carbonarola Veneto Italy Village - 14 km
Gorzano Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 14 km
Castelnovo Bariano Veneto Italy Village - 14 km
Finale Emilia Emilia-Romagna Italy City 15000 people 14 km
Malcantone Lombardia Italy Village - 14 km
Cadecoppi Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 14 km
Burana Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 14 km
San Possidonio Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 15 km
Casoni Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 15 km
San Rocco Lombardia Italy Village - 15 km
Concordia Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 15 km
Cavezzo Emilia-Romagna Italy Village 7100 people 15 km
Castelmassa Veneto Italy Village 4300 people 15 km
Disvetro Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 15 km
San Giovanni Battista Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 15 km
Correggioli Lombardia Italy Village - 15 km
Felonica Lombardia Italy Village - 15 km
Melara Veneto Italy Village 1900 people 15 km
Bellaria Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 16 km
Quingentole Lombardia Italy Village - 16 km
Camposanto Emilia-Romagna Italy Village 3000 people 16 km
Caselle Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 16 km
Ostiglia Lombardia Italy City - 16 km
Zambone Lombardia Italy Village - 16 km
Zerbinate Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 16 km
Calto Veneto Italy Village <1000 people 16 km
Bergantino Veneto Italy Village 2600 people 16 km
Palata Pepoli Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 16 km
Alberone Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 16 km
Reno Centese Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 17 km
Serravalle A Po Lombardia Italy Village - 17 km
Libiola Lombardia Italy Village - 17 km
Nuvolato Lombardia Italy Village - 17 km
Galeazza Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 17 km
Staggia Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 17 km
Quistello Lombardia Italy Village - 17 km
Ponti di Spagna Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 17 km
Santo Stefano Veneto Italy Village - 18 km
Pioppa Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 18 km
Cantone Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 18 km
Santa Lucia Lombardia Italy Village - 18 km
Dodici Morelli Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 18 km
Bondanello Lombardia Italy Village - 18 km
Ceneselli Veneto Italy Village 1800 people 18 km
Casumaro Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 18 km
Solara Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 18 km
Trivellano Lombardia Italy Village - 19 km
Motta Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 19 km
Cantone Giacomello Veneto Italy Village - 19 km
Santa Bianca Emilia-Romagna Italy Village - 19 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
Guglielmo Marconi BLQ 38 Civ. Paved Yes 8000 45 km
Reggio Emilia 46 Civ. Paved No 4500 48 km
Verona Villafranca VRN 73 Mil. Paved Yes 9700 56 km
Verona Boscomantico 91 Civ. Paved No 3300 63 km
Parma PMF 50 Civ. Paved Yes 6200 70 km
Padova QPA 14 Civ. Paved Yes 3800 74 km
Vicenza VIC 39 Mil. Paved Yes 4900 77 km

Dams

Reservoir Dam Name River Year Distance
Speccheri Leno Vallarsa 1957 93 km

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