M 5.7 in Solomon Islands on 25 Nov 2022 13:46 UTC

Hazard models

Rapid Impact
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: 5.7M
Depth: 10 Km
Lat/Lon: -9.8023 , 159.7751
Event Date: 25 Nov 2022 13:46 UTC
26 Nov 2022 00:46 Local
Exposed Population: Few people affected (in MMI>=VII)
Source: NEIC us7000isb7
Inserted at: 25 Nov 2022 14:08 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score: 6.6 (Solomon Is.)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake
(Shakemap)		 GDACS score
NEIC 0 0
us7000isb7 Scaled population (vector) 0  
  C1 shakemap -0.59  
  C2 shakemap 0.53  
  Country Vulnerability 0  
  INFORM_normalised 1.18  
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

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Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1475191 0 25 Nov 2022 13:46 5.7M, 10km 6.04 116 (in MMI>=VII) 00:21 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 366,000) . The alertlevel for this event is GREEN

Intensity Population
3800 people


Shakemaps Timeline

AlertShake id #ScoreepisodeidLat/LonMagnitudeDepthMax MMIDate shake (UTC)Delay (hh:mm) 
1 0 1475191 159.775/-9.802 5.7 10 6.302 25 Nov 2022 14:10 00:23 (new episode)
2 0 1475191 159.775/-9.802 5.7 10 6.448 25 Nov 2022 14:21 00:34 (upd of #1)
3 0 1475191 159.775/-9.802 5.7 10 6.448 25 Nov 2022 15:51 02:04 (upd of #2)
4 0.1 1475191 159.775/-9.802 5.7 10 6.621 26 Nov 2022 14:40 1d 00:53 (upd of #3)
5 0 1475191 159.796/-9.831 5.7 25 6.035 04 Dec 2022 00:50 8d 11:03 (upd of #4)

Affected Provinces

Intensity Region Province Country Population
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 6800 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 120000 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 41000 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Intensity Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Euro Solomon Islands Village - 5 km
Iruiru Solomon Islands Village - 7 km
Chapunamo Solomon Islands Village - 7 km
Koraga Solomon Islands Village - 11 km
Nduindui Solomon Islands Village - 12 km
Takatakati Solomon Islands Village - 13 km
Ouitcho Solomon Islands Village - 16 km
Isuisu Solomon Islands Village - 17 km
Veravaulo Solomon Islands Village - 20 km
Konggau Solomon Islands Village - 22 km
Nambacomba Solomon Islands Village - 25 km
Lamuas Solomon Islands Village - 24 km
Lakatana Solomon Islands Village - 29 km
Hoverihi Solomon Islands Village - 32 km
Lambia Solomon Islands Village - 34 km
Tasi Solomon Islands Village - 36 km
Chochokiki Solomon Islands Village - 37 km
Ralavu Solomon Islands Village - 38 km
Tangarare Solomon Islands Village - 39 km
Kau Solomon Islands Village - 40 km
Belana Solomon Islands Village - 40 km
Mbaole Solomon Islands Village - 41 km
Sahasahakama Solomon Islands Village - 42 km
Kokomu Solomon Islands Village - 43 km
Kakambona Solomon Islands Village - 44 km
Ghaningangao Solomon Islands Village - 45 km
Honiara Solomon Islands Capital 56000 people 45 km
Haliupai Solomon Islands Village - 47 km
Guranja Solomon Islands Village - 47 km
Levuka Solomon Islands Village - 48 km
Nalitata Solomon Islands Village - 48 km
Boitsatsu Solomon Islands Village - 49 km
Hularu Solomon Islands Village - 49 km
Manivasa Solomon Islands Village - 51 km
Aruliho Solomon Islands Village - 51 km
Lungga Solomon Islands Village - 52 km
Tutuva Solomon Islands Village - 55 km
Charavutu Solomon Islands Village - 56 km
Na Mbakero Solomon Islands Village - 56 km
Maravovo Solomon Islands Village - 56 km
Valembolo Solomon Islands Village - 56 km
Luvuna Solomon Islands Village - 58 km
Kolochulu Solomon Islands Village - 60 km
Sopanitogha Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Veranggono Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Ambuavao Solomon Islands Village - 64 km
Komuvadha Solomon Islands Village - 64 km
Tenakea Solomon Islands Village - 65 km
Komukea Solomon Islands Village - 68 km
Vatupilei Solomon Islands Village - 58 km
Bahi Solomon Islands Village - 59 km
Naro Solomon Islands Village - 60 km
Veralevuha Solomon Islands Village - 60 km
Taba Solomon Islands Village - 61 km
Ngalituturiha Solomon Islands Village - 61 km
Chapuru Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Raurembo Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Chamburu Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Chahoga Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Lova Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Makana Solomon Islands Village - 63 km
Ghorambau Solomon Islands Village - 66 km
Salamarao Solomon Islands Village - 67 km
Mbeghovuvudha Solomon Islands Village - 70 km
Ngalikomba Solomon Islands Village - 71 km
Reko Solomon Islands Village - 72 km
Soso Solomon Islands Village - 73 km
Kulu Solomon Islands Village - 74 km
Kusini Solomon Islands Village - 77 km
Petupai Solomon Islands Village - 78 km
Mbokoaghau Solomon Islands Village - 79 km
Tambunimane Solomon Islands Village - 79 km
Gembua Solomon Islands Village - 79 km
Mbelasara Solomon Islands Village - 80 km
Makana Solomon Islands Village - 80 km
Naho Solomon Islands Village - 80 km
Karovo Solomon Islands Village - 81 km
Valasi Solomon Islands Village - 82 km
Vanuagobu Solomon Islands Village - 83 km
Kuma Solomon Islands Village - 83 km
Aola Solomon Islands Village - 83 km
Vunuha Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Bungano Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Komunimboko Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Makaruka Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Marahovi Solomon Islands Village - 86 km
Gavuhoho Solomon Islands Village - 87 km
Tulagi Solomon Islands Village 1500 people 88 km
Mbalo Solomon Islands Village - 89 km
Taroaniara Solomon Islands Village - 90 km
Seve Solomon Islands Village - 92 km
Small Nagela Solomon Islands Village - 92 km
Rere Solomon Islands Village - 93 km
Tokopigopi Solomon Islands Village - 93 km
Nata Solomon Islands Village - 93 km
Longapolo Solomon Islands Village - 94 km
Balo Solomon Islands Village - 94 km
Mbulo Solomon Islands Village - 95 km
Ghairavu Solomon Islands Village - 95 km
Yandina Solomon Islands Village - 96 km
Sitaronda Solomon Islands Village - 97 km
Lumu Solomon Islands Village - 97 km
Vuturua Solomon Islands Village - 97 km
Veramakuru Solomon Islands Village - 98 km
Rua Sura Solomon Islands Village - 98 km
Hanivaivine Solomon Islands Village - 98 km
Na Mbulonggato Solomon Islands Village - 99 km
Vura Solomon Islands Village - 99 km
Toa Solomon Islands Village - 99 km
Parom Bou Solomon Islands Village - 100 km
Kombe Solomon Islands Village - 100 km
Boromoli Solomon Islands Village - 100 km
Vatupura Solomon Islands Village - 101 km
Siota Solomon Islands Village - 101 km
Kaliala Solomon Islands Village - 101 km
Rara Solomon Islands Village - 101 km
Ghole Solomon Islands Village - 102 km
Sanggasere Solomon Islands Village - 102 km
Peonakake Solomon Islands Village - 103 km
Koetungi Solomon Islands Village - 103 km
Alavugu Solomon Islands Village - 108 km
Korai Solomon Islands Village - 108 km
Komunihara Solomon Islands Village - 110 km
Poinagobo Solomon Islands Village - 113 km
Makina Solomon Islands Village - 113 km
Ione Solomon Islands Village - 115 km
Hu'umarere Solomon Islands Village - 115 km

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Critical infrastructure

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

Airports

Intensity Name IATA Code Elevation (m) Usage Runway type IFR Runway Length (ft) Distance
Henderson International HIR 9 0 51 km
Avu Avu AVU unknown 0 70 km
Savo SVY unknown 0 72 km
Tulaghi Island TLG unknown 0 88 km
Yandina XYA unknown 0 99 km
Mbambanakira MBU unknown 0 107 km
Marau RUS unknown 0 115 km

Ports

Intensity Name LOCODE Country Distance
Honiara SBHIR Soloman Islands 46 km
Aola Bay Soloman Islands 85 km
Tulaghi Harbor Soloman Islands 88 km
Yandina SBXYA Soloman Islands 102 km
Pipisala Bay Soloman Islands 113 km

More information

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