M 6 in Vanuatu from 22 Dec 2018 14:25 UTC to 14:25

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: 6.0M
Depth: 47.71 Km
Lat/Lon: -13.4354 , 166.6871
Event Date: 22 Dec 2018 14:25 UTC
23 Dec 2018 01:25 Local
Exposed Population: Less then 100 people in MMI V
About 2000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us2000iwat
Inserted at: 22 Dec 2018 14:41 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score: 6.1 (Vanuatu)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake
(Shakemap)		 GDACS score
NEIC 0 0
us2000iwat Scaled population (vector) 0  
  C1 shakemap -0.59  
  C2 shakemap 0.53  
  Country Vulnerability 0  
  INFORM_normalised 1.12  
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

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Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1242182 0 22 Dec 2018 14:25 6M, 47.71km 4.84 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 00:16 NEIC
1242195 0 22 Dec 2018 14:25 6M, 42km 4.89 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 03:07 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 Vanuatu ,of Vanuatu (population 6,267) . The alertlevel for this event is GREEN

Intensity Population


Shakemaps Timeline

AlertShake id #ScoreepisodeidLat/LonMagnitudeDepthMax MMIDate shake (UTC)Delay (hh:mm) 
1 0 1242182 -13.435/166.687 6 47.71 5.12 22 Dec 2018 14:41 00:16 (new episode)
2 0 1242182 -13.435/166.687 6 47.71 4.84 22 Dec 2018 16:27 02:02 (upd of #1)
3 0 1242195 -13.435/166.687 6 47.71 4.84 22 Dec 2018 17:33 03:08 (new episode)
4 0 1242195 -13.38/166.714 6 42 4.89 22 Dec 2018 17:33 03:08 (upd of #3)

Affected Provinces

Intensity Region Province Country Population
Vanuatu Vanuatu 6300 people
Vanuatu Vanuatu 98000 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 4700 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Intensity Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Vipaka Vanuatu Village - 9 km
Pek Vanuatu Village - 86 km
Ngusui Vanuatu Village - 101 km
Levonu Vanuatu Village - 125 km
Avira Vanuatu Village - 128 km
Hokua Vanuatu Village - 138 km
Wunpuku Vanuatu Village - 142 km
Walpey Vanuatu Village - 145 km
Poullappoe Vanuatu Village - 148 km
Takumuna Vanuatu Village - 140 km
Wora Vanuatu Village - 153 km
Menogoro Vanuatu Village - 154 km
Lolominiou Vanuatu Village - 161 km
Nogugu Vanuatu Village - 164 km
Bounahatsa Vanuatu Village - 167 km
Papoulassemouli Vanuatu Village - 167 km
Souléiséré Vanuatu Village - 172 km
Wonisule Vanuatu Village - 173 km
Piapouria Vanuatu Village - 173 km
Tavelou Vanuatu Village - 179 km
Iakobone Vanuatu Village - 180 km
Lavatavo Vanuatu Village - 181 km
Vesalia Vanuatu Village - 183 km
Tourébiou Vanuatu Village - 185 km
Ladhu Vanuatu Village - 188 km
Atsaritibi Vanuatu Village - 191 km
Tasmate Vanuatu Village - 192 km
Robertsons Vanuatu Village - 192 km
Térou Vanuatu Village - 193 km
Hog Harbour Vanuatu Village - 193 km
Worovok Vanuatu Village - 193 km
Peu Solomon Islands Village - 194 km
Vanikoro Is Solomon Islands Village - 195 km
Oeili Solomon Islands Village - 196 km
Maé Vanuatu Village - 196 km
Lowérié Vanuatu Village - 196 km
Lowarhé Vanuatu Village - 198 km
Numbuko Solomon Islands Village - 199 km
Lale Solomon Islands Village - 200 km
Nama Solomon Islands Village - 202 km
Buma Solomon Islands Village - 203 km
Arambu Solomon Islands Village - 203 km
Vanikoro Solomon Islands Village - 204 km
Vana Solomon Islands Village - 204 km
Pualapa Vanuatu Village - 205 km
Longtal Vanuatu Village - 206 km
Batouna Vanuatu Village - 206 km
Bounanbaga Vanuatu Village - 207 km
Bakakara Vanuatu Village - 207 km
Woro Vanuatu Village - 209 km
Nokowula Vanuatu Village - 213 km
Lontigé Vanuatu Village - 214 km
Wulakarakara Vanuatu Village - 215 km
Wousi Vanuatu Village - 215 km
Coulons Vanuatu Village - 216 km
Féléa Vanuatu Village - 217 km
Tatafo Vanuatu Village - 220 km
Ouere Vanuatu Village - 223 km
Maloevole Vanuatu Village - 225 km
Napvioni Vanuatu Village - 226 km
Napil Vanuatu Village - 226 km
Fwimatal Vanuatu Village - 226 km
Jasmori Vanuatu Village - 227 km
Saraotou Vanuatu Village - 228 km
Tambalato Vanuatu Village - 229 km
Lowiravé Vanuatu Village - 229 km
Narango Vanuatu Village - 234 km
Pakatam Vanuatu Village - 234 km
Luganville Vanuatu Village 13000 people 235 km
Losoué Vanuatu Village - 237 km
Palikoulo Vanuatu Village - 237 km
Asimboa Solomon Islands Village - 237 km
Tanabili Solomon Islands Village - 238 km
Segond Vanuatu Village - 239 km
Youelapa Vanuatu Village - 239 km
Apakhö Solomon Islands Village - 239 km
Nimbau Solomon Islands Village - 240 km
Wailapo Vanuatu Village - 240 km
Tasiriki Vanuatu Village - 241 km
Walurigi Vanuatu Village - 243 km
Malombo Solomon Islands Village - 244 km
Lolopuépué Vanuatu Village - 244 km
Lowitava Vanuatu Village - 244 km
Duin Dui Vanuatu Village - 244 km
Olo Olo Vanuatu Village - 245 km
Walaha Vanuatu Village - 245 km
Avita Solomon Islands Village - 246 km
Abnetare Vanuatu Village - 248 km
Narovorovo Vanuatu Village - 249 km
Lolowaï Vanuatu Village - 250 km
Longang Vanuatu Village - 253 km
Asavagas Vanuatu Village - 261 km
Wowo Vanuatu Village - 277 km
Laruru Vanuatu Village - 280 km
Vao Vanuatu Village - 280 km
Tenmaru Vanuatu Village - 292 km
Amokh Vanuatu Village - 297 km
Nonea Solomon Islands Village - 299 km
Maé Vanuatu Village - 299 km
Noli Solomon Islands Village - 300 km
Norsup Vanuatu Village 3000 people 302 km
Neembuna Solomon Islands Village - 302 km
Menamini Solomon Islands Village - 304 km
Lakatoro Vanuatu Village <1000 people 305 km
Brenwe Vanuatu Village - 305 km
Ellarmo Vanuatu Village - 306 km
Nemboe Solomon Islands Village - 306 km
Masoko Solomon Islands Village - 306 km
Malemgeulu Solomon Islands Village - 307 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
Torres TOH unknown 0 13 km
Mota Lava MTV unknown 0 114 km
Olpoi Nw Santo OLJ unknown 0 161 km
Santa Cruz SCZ unknown 0 202 km
Maewo MWF unknown 0 229 km
Santo Pekoa International SON 56 Civ. Paved Yes 6500 236 km
Walaha WLH unknown 0 244 km
Longana LOD unknown 0 249 km
Redcliffe RCL unknown 0 257 km
Sara SSR unknown 0 275 km
Big Bay GBA unknown 0 298 km
Craig Cove CCV unknown 0 318 km
South West Bay SWJ unknown 0 348 km
Ulei ULB unknown 0 364 km
Lamen Bay LNB unknown 0 383 km
Valesdir VLS unknown 0 405 km

Ports

Intensity Name LOCODE Country Distance
Banks Island Vanuatu 103 km
Hog Harbor Vanuatu 194 km
Peu Soloman Islands 196 km
Turtle Bay Vanuatu 218 km
Palikoulo Bay Vanuatu 234 km
Santo VUSAN Vanuatu 236 km
Maewo Island Vanuatu 249 km
Pentecost Island Vanuatu 303 km
Graciosa Bay Soloman Islands 312 km
Ambryn Island Vanuatu 349 km
Port Sandwich VUPSA Vanuatu 354 km

More information

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