Overall Green Earthquake alert in Solomon Islands from 09 Dec 2016 19:10 UTC to 19:10

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M 6.9 in Solomon Islands from 09 Dec 2016 19:10 UTC to 19:10

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:	6.9M
Depth:	10 Km
Lat/Lon:	-10.6795 , 161.1263
Event Date:	09 Dec 2016 19:10 UTC 10 Dec 2016 06:10 Local
Exposed Population:	About 28000 people within 100km
Source:	NEIC us20007zlq
Inserted at:	09 Dec 2016 19:30 UTC

GDACS Score

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	Earthquake	Tsunami		GDACS score
NEIC	0	1		0.6
us20007zlq	Scaled population (vector)	Max wave scenario	0m
	C1 earthquake	Max wave realtime	0.53m
	C2 earthquake
	Country Vulnerability
	INFORM_normalised

Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

ShakeMap is a product of the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program in conjunction with the regional seismic networks. ShakeMaps provide near-real-time maps of ground motion and shaking intensity following significant earthquakes.

Episode Timeline

ID	Score	Date	Mag, Depth	MMI*	Population**	Tsunami risk***	Delay (hh:mm)	Source
1149941	0.5	09 Dec 2016 19:10	6.6M, 10km	N/A	20 thousand (in 100km)	0.2m (at 00:07)	00:10	GEOFON
1149942	0.6	09 Dec 2016 19:10	6.9M, 10km	N/A	30 thousand (in 100km)	0.6m (at 00:11)	00:08	PTWC
1149946	0.6	09 Dec 2016 19:10	6.9M, 10km	N/A	30 thousand (in 100km)	0.5m (at 00:13)	00:11	NTWC
1149950	0.6	09 Dec 2016 19:10	6.9M, 10km	5.96	30 thousand (in 100km)	0.5m (at 00:13)	00:20	NEIC
1149966	0.5	09 Dec 2016 19:10	6.9M, 20.59km	6.55	30 thousand (in 100km)	0.2m (at 00:32)	01:29	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 Solomon Islands ,of Solomon Is. (population 5,992) . The alertlevel for this event is Green

Intensity	Population
	no people
	no people
	17000 people

Shakemaps Timeline

Alert	Shake id #	Score	episodeid	Lat/Lon	Magnitude	Depth	Max MMI	Date shake (UTC)	Delay (hh:mm)
	1	0	1149950	-10.68/161.126	6.9	10	5.96	09 Dec 2016 19:31	00:21	(new episode)
	2	0	1149966	-10.73/161.107	6.9	20.59	6.55	09 Dec 2016 20:41	01:30	(new episode)

Affected Provinces

Intensity	Region Province	Country	Population
	Solomon Is.	Solomon Islands	6000 people
	Solomon Is.	Solomon Islands	240000 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Name	Country	City class	Population	Distance
Rumahui	Solomon Islands	Village	-	44 km
Apaoro	Solomon Islands	Village	-	44 km
Manuagere	Solomon Islands	Village	-	45 km
Oneoia	Solomon Islands	Village	-	47 km
Tetere	Solomon Islands	Village	-	48 km
Maneoura	Solomon Islands	Village	-	50 km
Hada	Solomon Islands	Village	-	50 km
Suuruaharau	Solomon Islands	Village	-	50 km
Onehatare	Solomon Islands	Village	-	51 km
Bia	Solomon Islands	Village	-	52 km
Huro	Solomon Islands	Village	-	53 km
Tarosi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	56 km
Tawaiabu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	57 km
Ubuna	Solomon Islands	Village	-	61 km
Panuha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	61 km
Maranu'u	Solomon Islands	Village	-	61 km
Heuru	Solomon Islands	Village	-	62 km
Asimaenioha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	62 km
Apurahe	Solomon Islands	Village	-	64 km
Etamarorai	Solomon Islands	Village	-	64 km
Manewaro	Solomon Islands	Village	-	64 km
Wango	Solomon Islands	Village	-	64 km
Fagani	Solomon Islands	Village	-	66 km
Taraoto	Solomon Islands	Village	-	69 km
Kaokaona	Solomon Islands	Village	-	70 km
Geigei	Solomon Islands	Village	-	71 km
Na Wosi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	73 km
Pamua	Solomon Islands	Village	-	74 km
Raa	Solomon Islands	Village	-	75 km
Kaonasughu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	77 km
Narohei	Solomon Islands	Village	-	77 km
Waimapuru	Solomon Islands	Village	-	79 km
Maniga	Solomon Islands	Village	-	80 km
Wakora	Solomon Islands	Village	-	80 km
Umara	Solomon Islands	Village	-	80 km
Sungasau	Solomon Islands	Village	-	81 km
Wugiroga	Solomon Islands	Village	-	81 km
Bweinaniawarikiapu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	81 km
Mwanimauru	Solomon Islands	Village	-	82 km
Manihinua	Solomon Islands	Village	-	83 km
Maraone	Solomon Islands	Village	-	83 km
Tawarodo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	83 km
Mehale	Solomon Islands	Village	-	84 km
Okeoke	Solomon Islands	Village	-	84 km
Bio I	Solomon Islands	Village	-	84 km
Hulihale	Solomon Islands	Village	-	84 km
Wainaworasi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	85 km
Suenn	Solomon Islands	Village	-	85 km
Manchuki	Solomon Islands	Village	-	85 km
Hauraha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	87 km
Ngorangora	Solomon Islands	Village	-	87 km
Arohane	Solomon Islands	Village	-	89 km
Tawani	Solomon Islands	Village	-	91 km
Manewiriwiri	Solomon Islands	Village	-	96 km
Poinagobo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	96 km
Ione	Solomon Islands	Village	-	96 km
Alavugu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	97 km
Namakohigho	Solomon Islands	Village	-	98 km
Sanggasere	Solomon Islands	Village	-	98 km
Veramakuru	Solomon Islands	Village	-	99 km
Balo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	99 km
Makina	Solomon Islands	Village	-	100 km
Namaturi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	101 km
Iaruraha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	101 km
Wango	Solomon Islands	Village	-	101 km
Peonakake	Solomon Islands	Village	-	101 km
Maniate	Solomon Islands	Village	-	102 km
Manegohere	Solomon Islands	Village	-	102 km
Tawasu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	103 km
Mbalo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	104 km
Komunihara	Solomon Islands	Village	-	104 km
Hu'umarere	Solomon Islands	Village	-	104 km
Manakia	Solomon Islands	Village	-	104 km
Makaruka	Solomon Islands	Village	-	106 km
Paa	Solomon Islands	Village	-	107 km
Naparaoinawa	Solomon Islands	Village	-	107 km
Parom Bou	Solomon Islands	Village	-	107 km
Napasiwai	Solomon Islands	Village	-	108 km
Ngagatari	Solomon Islands	Village	-	108 km
Kuma	Solomon Islands	Village	-	108 km
Nahahau	Solomon Islands	Village	-	109 km
Narano	Solomon Islands	Village	-	110 km
Na Mbulonggato	Solomon Islands	Village	-	110 km
Naparasusu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	110 km
Nanepe	Solomon Islands	Village	-	110 km
Napurongo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	111 km
Naho	Solomon Islands	Village	-	111 km
Naganea	Solomon Islands	Village	-	111 km
Korai	Solomon Islands	Village	-	112 km
Nakuhu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	112 km
Palasuu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	113 km
Karovo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	114 km
Saa	Solomon Islands	Village	-	114 km
Naparaohau	Solomon Islands	Village	-	114 km
Naana	Solomon Islands	Village	-	116 km
Koetungi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	117 km
Mwaniwowo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	122 km
Sitaronda	Solomon Islands	Village	-	123 km
Maniborkosi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	124 km
Nasuragena	Solomon Islands	Village	-	124 km
Mwarairaru	Solomon Islands	Village	-	124 km
Makana	Solomon Islands	Village	-	125 km
Funakumwa	Solomon Islands	Village	-	125 km
Tawarogha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	126 km
Valasi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	126 km
Lumu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	128 km
Geta	Solomon Islands	Village	-	128 km
Raurembo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	129 km
Star Harb	Solomon Islands	Village	-	130 km
Lova	Solomon Islands	Village	-	130 km
Ahia	Solomon Islands	Village	-	131 km
Marahovi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	131 km
Mwarada	Solomon Islands	Village	-	132 km
Ngalituturiha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	133 km
Mbulo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	133 km
Ulawa I	Solomon Islands	Village	-	133 km
Mami	Solomon Islands	Village	-	134 km
Charavutu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	134 km
Su'utaluhia	Solomon Islands	Village	-	134 km
Fageifa	Solomon Islands	Village	-	135 km
Sioduru	Solomon Islands	Village	-	136 km
Rere	Solomon Islands	Village	-	136 km
Manivasa	Solomon Islands	Village	-	137 km
Salamarao	Solomon Islands	Village	-	137 km
Seve	Solomon Islands	Village	-	138 km
Levuka	Solomon Islands	Village	-	139 km
Taheramo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	140 km
Rua Sura	Solomon Islands	Village	-	141 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)	Distance
Kirakira	IRA	2	88 km
Marau	RUS	unknown	96 km
Parasi	PRS	unknown	111 km
Mbambanakira	MBU	unknown	112 km
Avu Avu	AVU	unknown	119 km
Rennell Island	RNL	unknown	142 km
Tarapaina	TAA	unknown	145 km
Santa Ana	NNB	unknown	146 km
Bellona Island	BNY	unknown	161 km
Onepusu	ONE	unknown	167 km
Henderson International	HIR	9	182 km
Atoifi	ATD	unknown	200 km
Tulaghi Island	TLG	unknown	205 km
Savo	SVY	unknown	221 km
Auki	AKS	2	224 km
Kwai Harbour	KWR	unknown	238 km
Yandina	XYA	unknown	272 km

Ports

Name	LOCODE	Country	Distance
Kira Kira		Soloman Islands	89 km
Cape Surville		Soloman Islands	139 km
Rennell Island		Soloman Islands	140 km
Aola Bay		Soloman Islands	144 km
Honiara	SBHIR	Soloman Islands	189 km
Tulaghi Harbor		Soloman Islands	205 km
Auki Harbor		Soloman Islands	222 km
Yandina	SBXYA	Soloman Islands	275 km

More information

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