Overall Orange Earthquake alert in Solomon Islands on 08 Dec 2016 17:38 UTC

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M 7.8 Earthquake and Tsunami (1.6 m) in Solomon Islands on 08 Dec 2016 17:38 UTC

Hazard models

EQ parameters

Shakemap

Tsunami

Event summary

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

Earthquake Magnitude:	7.8M
Depth:	41 Km
Lat/Lon:	-10.6648 , 161.3347
Event Date:	08 Dec 2016 17:38 UTC 09 Dec 2016 04:38 Local
Exposed Population:	About 29000 people in MMI 30 thousand (in MMI>=VII)
Source:	NEIC us20007z80
Inserted at:	08 Dec 2016 18:27 UTC

GDACS Score

For more info on GDACS alert score click here.

	Earthquake	Tsunami		GDACS score
NEIC	0	1.3		1.3
us20007z80	Scaled population (vector)	Max wave scenario	0m
	C1 earthquake	Max wave realtime	1.63m
	C2 earthquake
	Country Vulnerability
	INFORM_normalised

Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

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Episode Timeline

ID	Score	Date	Mag, Depth	MMI*	Population**	Tsunami risk***	Delay (hh:mm)	Source
1149692	1.9	08 Dec 2016 17:38	8M, 10km	N/A	40 thousand (in 100km)	3.1m (at 00:10)	00:07	GEOFON
1149696	2	08 Dec 2016 17:38	8M, 40km	N/A	40 thousand (in 100km)	2.3m (at 00:58)	00:12	NTWC
1149700	2	08 Dec 2016 17:38	7.7M, 48.66km	N/A	30 thousand (in 100km)	1.2m (at 01:00)	00:21	NEIC
1149715	1.3	08 Dec 2016 17:38	7.8M, 41km	7.7	30 thousand (in MMI>=VII)	1.6m (at 00:32)	00:48	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 6,148) . The alertlevel for this event is Orange

Intensity	Population
	18000 people
	23000 people
	170000 people
	130000 people

Shakemaps Timeline

Alert	Shake id #	Score	episodeid	Lat/Lon	Magnitude	Depth	Max MMI	Date shake (UTC)	Delay (hh:mm)
	1	0	1149700	-10.674/161.335	7.7	48.66	0	08 Dec 2016 18:01	00:22	(new episode)
	2	0	1149715	-10.665/161.335	7.8	41	7.7	08 Dec 2016 18:28	00:49	(new episode)

Affected Provinces

Region Province	Country	Population
Solomon Is.	Solomon Islands	6100 people
Solomon Is.	Solomon Islands	17000 people
Solomon Is.	Solomon Islands	96000 people
Solomon Is.	Solomon Islands	86000 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Name	Country	City class	Population	Distance
Apaoro	Solomon Islands	Village	-	23 km
Tetere	Solomon Islands	Village	-	32 km
Onehatare	Solomon Islands	Village	-	38 km
Bia	Solomon Islands	Village	-	38 km
Panuha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	39 km
Suuruaharau	Solomon Islands	Village	-	39 km
Oneoia	Solomon Islands	Village	-	39 km
Apurahe	Solomon Islands	Village	-	41 km
Rumahui	Solomon Islands	Village	-	41 km
Maneoura	Solomon Islands	Village	-	42 km
Manuagere	Solomon Islands	Village	-	43 km
Taraoto	Solomon Islands	Village	-	46 km
Huro	Solomon Islands	Village	-	47 km
Hada	Solomon Islands	Village	-	47 km
Manewaro	Solomon Islands	Village	-	48 km
Geigei	Solomon Islands	Village	-	49 km
Fagani	Solomon Islands	Village	-	49 km
Wango	Solomon Islands	Village	-	49 km
Na Wosi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	50 km
Etamarorai	Solomon Islands	Village	-	50 km
Kaokaona	Solomon Islands	Village	-	51 km
Asimaenioha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	51 km
Tarosi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	52 km
Raa	Solomon Islands	Village	-	53 km
Heuru	Solomon Islands	Village	-	53 km
Pamua	Solomon Islands	Village	-	53 km
Maranu'u	Solomon Islands	Village	-	53 km
Tawaiabu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	54 km
Ubuna	Solomon Islands	Village	-	55 km
Narohei	Solomon Islands	Village	-	55 km
Kaonasughu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	57 km
Maniga	Solomon Islands	Village	-	57 km
Wakora	Solomon Islands	Village	-	58 km
Waimapuru	Solomon Islands	Village	-	58 km
Wugiroga	Solomon Islands	Village	-	58 km
Bweinaniawarikiapu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	59 km
Maraone	Solomon Islands	Village	-	60 km
Mwanimauru	Solomon Islands	Village	-	61 km
Manihinua	Solomon Islands	Village	-	61 km
Mehale	Solomon Islands	Village	-	61 km
Okeoke	Solomon Islands	Village	-	61 km
Wainaworasi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	62 km
Sungasau	Solomon Islands	Village	-	62 km
Umara	Solomon Islands	Village	-	63 km
Manchuki	Solomon Islands	Village	-	63 km
Hauraha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	64 km
Tawarodo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	65 km
Ngorangora	Solomon Islands	Village	-	66 km
Hulihale	Solomon Islands	Village	-	66 km
Arohane	Solomon Islands	Village	-	67 km
Suenn	Solomon Islands	Village	-	67 km
Bio I	Solomon Islands	Village	-	67 km
Tawani	Solomon Islands	Village	-	69 km
Manewiriwiri	Solomon Islands	Village	-	73 km
Namakohigho	Solomon Islands	Village	-	75 km
Namaturi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	78 km
Iaruraha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	79 km
Wango	Solomon Islands	Village	-	79 km
Manegohere	Solomon Islands	Village	-	80 km
Maniate	Solomon Islands	Village	-	80 km
Tawasu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	81 km
Manakia	Solomon Islands	Village	-	82 km
Paa	Solomon Islands	Village	-	84 km
Naparaoinawa	Solomon Islands	Village	-	85 km
Napasiwai	Solomon Islands	Village	-	85 km
Ngagatari	Solomon Islands	Village	-	85 km
Nahahau	Solomon Islands	Village	-	86 km
Narano	Solomon Islands	Village	-	87 km
Naparasusu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	87 km
Nanepe	Solomon Islands	Village	-	87 km
Napurongo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	88 km
Naganea	Solomon Islands	Village	-	88 km
Nakuhu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	89 km
Naparaohau	Solomon Islands	Village	-	91 km
Naana	Solomon Islands	Village	-	94 km
Mwaniwowo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	100 km
Maniborkosi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	101 km
Nasuragena	Solomon Islands	Village	-	102 km
Mwarairaru	Solomon Islands	Village	-	102 km
Funakumwa	Solomon Islands	Village	-	103 km
Tawarogha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	103 km
Saa	Solomon Islands	Village	-	106 km
Palasuu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	106 km
Geta	Solomon Islands	Village	-	106 km
Poinagobo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	106 km
Ione	Solomon Islands	Village	-	106 km
Star Harb	Solomon Islands	Village	-	107 km
Alavugu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	108 km
Makina	Solomon Islands	Village	-	109 km
Sanggasere	Solomon Islands	Village	-	110 km
Mami	Solomon Islands	Village	-	111 km
Veramakuru	Solomon Islands	Village	-	112 km
Fageifa	Solomon Islands	Village	-	113 km
Hu'umarere	Solomon Islands	Village	-	113 km
Balo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	113 km
Peonakake	Solomon Islands	Village	-	113 km
Komunihara	Solomon Islands	Village	-	114 km
Ahia	Solomon Islands	Village	-	116 km
Mwarada	Solomon Islands	Village	-	117 km
Mbalo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	118 km
Ulawa I	Solomon Islands	Village	-	119 km
Parom Bou	Solomon Islands	Village	-	119 km
Su'utaluhia	Solomon Islands	Village	-	120 km
Makaruka	Solomon Islands	Village	-	121 km
Sioduru	Solomon Islands	Village	-	121 km
Korai	Solomon Islands	Village	-	121 km
Na Mbulonggato	Solomon Islands	Village	-	121 km
Ragapu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	123 km
Kuma	Solomon Islands	Village	-	123 km
Ghupuna	Solomon Islands	Village	-	124 km
Nafinotoga	Solomon Islands	Village	-	125 km
Naho	Solomon Islands	Village	-	126 km
Taheramo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	126 km
Santa Ana I	Solomon Islands	Village	-	126 km
Koetungi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	127 km
Ngorangora	Solomon Islands	Village	-	128 km
Karovo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	128 km
Sitaronda	Solomon Islands	Village	-	134 km
Lumu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	138 km
Makana	Solomon Islands	Village	-	139 km
Valasi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	139 km
Mbulo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	144 km
Marahovi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	144 km
Raurembo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	145 km
Rere	Solomon Islands	Village	-	147 km
O'io	Solomon Islands	Village	-	148 km
Seve	Solomon Islands	Village	-	149 km
Hauhui	Solomon Islands	Village	-	151 km
Rua Sura	Solomon Islands	Village	-	151 km
Surairo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	154 km
Komunimboko	Solomon Islands	Village	-	155 km
Tupui	Solomon Islands	Village	-	156 km
Tuhungganggo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	156 km
Yavungu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	158 km
Vinegau	Solomon Islands	Village	-	159 km
Aola	Solomon Islands	Village	-	159 km
Gembua	Solomon Islands	Village	-	162 km
Mbeghovuvudha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	163 km
Vanuagobu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	163 km
Talimako	Solomon Islands	Village	-	164 km
Soso	Solomon Islands	Village	-	165 km
Mbelasara	Solomon Islands	Village	-	169 km
Mainga	Solomon Islands	Village	-	170 km
Tambunimane	Solomon Islands	Village	-	172 km
Desauma	Solomon Islands	Village	-	173 km
Tenakea	Solomon Islands	Village	-	175 km
Komukea	Solomon Islands	Village	-	176 km
Kulu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	178 km
Komuvadha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	180 km
Lungga	Solomon Islands	Village	-	199 km
Honiara	Solomon Islands	Capital	56000 people	205 km
Kakambona	Solomon Islands	Village	-	208 km
Lova	Solomon Islands	Village	-	146 km
Ngalituturiha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	148 km
Charavutu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	150 km
Salamarao	Solomon Islands	Village	-	152 km
Manivasa	Solomon Islands	Village	-	154 km
Takataka	Solomon Islands	Village	-	154 km
Levuka	Solomon Islands	Village	-	156 km
Valembolo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	157 km
Tunguiha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	159 km
Kokomu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	160 km
Na Mbakero	Solomon Islands	Village	-	160 km
Makana	Solomon Islands	Village	-	161 km
Kolochulu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	163 km
Luvuna	Solomon Islands	Village	-	163 km
Ralavu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	164 km
Lambia	Solomon Islands	Village	-	166 km
Veranggono	Solomon Islands	Village	-	169 km
Abungari	Solomon Islands	Village	-	170 km
Lakatana	Solomon Islands	Village	-	170 km
Dinare	Solomon Islands	Village	-	172 km
Mbokoaghau	Solomon Islands	Village	-	174 km
Nambacomba	Solomon Islands	Village	-	174 km
Paunairo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	176 km
Mbaole	Solomon Islands	Village	-	177 km
Manikiriu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	177 km
Baunani	Solomon Islands	Village	-	178 km
Veravaulo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	179 km
Olomburi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	180 km
Sahasahakama	Solomon Islands	Village	-	180 km
Ngalikomba	Solomon Islands	Village	-	181 km
Isuisu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	182 km
Belana	Solomon Islands	Village	-	182 km
Bellona I	Solomon Islands	Village	-	183 km
Ghorambau	Solomon Islands	Village	-	184 km
Ambuavao	Solomon Islands	Village	-	185 km
Nalitata	Solomon Islands	Village	-	185 km
Manaba	Solomon Islands	Village	-	186 km
Nduindui	Solomon Islands	Village	-	187 km
Tasi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	189 km
Malou	Solomon Islands	Village	-	189 km
Sopanitogha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	189 km
Iruiru	Solomon Islands	Village	-	191 km
Tutuva	Solomon Islands	Village	-	192 km
Euro	Solomon Islands	Village	-	192 km
Vuturua	Solomon Islands	Village	-	197 km
Longapolo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	198 km
Toa	Solomon Islands	Village	-	198 km
Chapunamo	Solomon Islands	Village	-	201 km
Ghole	Solomon Islands	Village	-	201 km
Kwaimbaambaala	Solomon Islands	Village	-	202 km
Small Nagela	Solomon Islands	Village	-	203 km
Bina	Solomon Islands	Village	-	203 km
Vunuha	Solomon Islands	Village	-	204 km
Kombe	Solomon Islands	Village	-	205 km
Bungano	Solomon Islands	Village	-	205 km
Koraga	Solomon Islands	Village	-	206 km
Gavuhoho	Solomon Islands	Village	-	207 km
Takatakati	Solomon Islands	Village	-	208 km
Hanivaivine	Solomon Islands	Village	-	208 km
Ghairavu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	209 km
Siota	Solomon Islands	Village	-	209 km
Taroaniara	Solomon Islands	Village	-	210 km
Ouitcho	Solomon Islands	Village	-	210 km
Kunura	Solomon Islands	Village	-	211 km
Tokopigopi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	212 km
Boromoli	Solomon Islands	Village	-	212 km
Nata	Solomon Islands	Village	-	214 km
Vatupura	Solomon Islands	Village	-	214 km
Konggau	Solomon Islands	Village	-	216 km
Lamuas	Solomon Islands	Village	-	217 km
Kaliala	Solomon Islands	Village	-	217 km
Tulagi	Solomon Islands	Village	1500 people	217 km
Guranja	Solomon Islands	Village	-	220 km
Boitsatsu	Solomon Islands	Village	-	220 km
Rara	Solomon Islands	Village	-	220 km
Busukwae	Solomon Islands	Village	-	221 km
Vura	Solomon Islands	Village	-	221 km
Aruliho	Solomon Islands	Village	-	222 km
Auki	Solomon Islands	Village	4300 people	222 km
Hoverihi	Solomon Islands	Village	-	224 km
Fokinkorra	Solomon Islands	Village	-	225 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	66 km
Parasi	PRS	unknown	107 km
Marau	RUS	unknown	106 km
Mbambanakira	MBU	unknown	122 km
Santa Ana	NNB	unknown	124 km
Avu Avu	AVU	unknown	135 km
Tarapaina	TAA	unknown	145 km
Rennell Island	RNL	unknown	158 km
Henderson International	HIR	9	197 km
Onepusu	ONE	unknown	169 km
Bellona Island	BNY	unknown	182 km
Atoifi	ATD	unknown	202 km
Tulaghi Island	TLG	unknown	217 km
Auki	AKS	2	230 km

Ports

Name	LOCODE	Country	Distance
Kira Kira		Soloman Islands	68 km
Cape Surville		Soloman Islands	116 km
Aola Bay		Soloman Islands	155 km
Rennell Island		Soloman Islands	157 km
Honiara	SBHIR	Soloman Islands	205 km
Tulaghi Harbor		Soloman Islands	217 km
Auki Harbor		Soloman Islands	228 km

More information

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