M 6.4 in Solomon Is. on 15 Oct 2021 02:44 UTC

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: 6.4M
Depth: 22.55 Km
Lat/Lon: -8.8768 , 158.4815
Event Date: 15 Oct 2021 02:44 UTC
15 Oct 2021 13:44 Local
Exposed Population: About 4000 people in MMI
20 thousand in 100km
Source: NEIC us6000furk
Inserted at: 18 Oct 2021 14:59 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score: 6.6 (Solomon Is.)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake
(Shakemap)		 Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 0 0 0
us6000furk Scaled population (raster) 0.3 Max wave alert 0m  
  C1 shakemap -0.59 Max wave realtime 0m  
  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
1402314 0.4 15 Oct 2021 02:44 6.6M, 33km N/A 30 thousand (in 100km) 0m (at 00:00) 3d 12:16 PTWC
1402316 0.4 15 Oct 2021 02:45 6.6M, 33km N/A 30 thousand (in 100km) 0m (at 00:00) 3d 12:15 NTWC
1402319 0 15 Oct 2021 02:44 6.4M, 22.55km 6.22 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0m (at 00:00) 3d 12:14 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 2,748) . The alertlevel for this event is GREEN

Intensity Population
4600 people
15000 people


Shakemaps Timeline

AlertShake id #ScoreepisodeidLat/LonMagnitudeDepthMax MMIDate shake (UTC)Delay (hh:mm) 
1 0 1402319 -8.877/158.482 6.4 22.6 6.219 15 Oct 2021 03:10 00:25 (new episode)
2 0 1402319 -8.877/158.482 6.4 22.6 6.219 15 Oct 2021 04:13 01:28 (upd of #1)
3 0 1402319 -8.877/158.482 6.4 22.6 6.222 15 Oct 2021 04:50 02:05 (upd of #2)
4 0 1402319 -8.877/158.482 6.4 22.6 6.222 16 Oct 2021 02:50 1d 00:05 (upd of #3)

Affected Provinces

Intensity Region Province Country Population
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 7600 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 150000 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Intensity Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Saira Solomon Islands Village - 59 km
Nineveh Solomon Islands Village - 66 km
Halisi Solomon Islands Village - 68 km
Seghe Solomon Islands Village - 74 km
Mbuinitusu Solomon Islands Village - 77 km
Mbareho Solomon Islands Village - 81 km
Yandina Solomon Islands Village - 89 km
Tetemara Solomon Islands Village - 93 km
Samasodu Point Solomon Islands Village - 110 km
Dedeu Solomon Islands Village - 111 km
Litoghahira Solomon Islands Village - 113 km
Tuarugu Solomon Islands Village - 117 km
Hapai Solomon Islands Village - 120 km
Filuo Solomon Islands Village - 123 km
Biluro Solomon Islands Village - 124 km
Susubona Solomon Islands Village - 128 km
Bolitei Solomon Islands Village - 128 km
Mburuku Solomon Islands Village - 130 km
Harai Solomon Islands Village - 130 km
Kologhodu Solomon Islands Village - 130 km
Vanikuva Solomon Islands Village - 130 km
Hovoro Solomon Islands Village - 131 km
Bahi Solomon Islands Village - 132 km
Eghelo Solomon Islands Village - 132 km
Kava Solomon Islands Village - 132 km
Maravovo Solomon Islands Village - 133 km
Naro Solomon Islands Village - 133 km
Canaan Solomon Islands Village - 134 km
Mbiula Solomon Islands Village - 135 km
Veralevuha Solomon Islands Village - 135 km
Hularu Solomon Islands Village - 136 km
Kukudu Solomon Islands Village - 136 km
Taba Solomon Islands Village - 137 km
Haliupai Solomon Islands Village - 137 km
Ghaningangao Solomon Islands Village - 137 km
Judaea Solomon Islands Village - 137 km
Zuzuao Point Solomon Islands Village - 138 km
Chamburu Solomon Islands Village - 139 km
Ghoveo Solomon Islands Village - 139 km
Kau Solomon Islands Village - 140 km
Chahoga Solomon Islands Village - 140 km
Loalonga Solomon Islands Village - 140 km
Chapuru Solomon Islands Village - 142 km
Tangarare Solomon Islands Village - 142 km
Chochokiki Solomon Islands Village - 142 km
Fupukuna Solomon Islands Village - 143 km
Vatupilei Solomon Islands Village - 144 km
Ilangana Solomon Islands Village - 145 km
Suavanao Solomon Islands Village - 145 km
Hofovo Solomon Islands Village - 146 km
Kia Solomon Islands Village - 146 km
Petupai Solomon Islands Village - 147 km
Hoverihi Solomon Islands Village - 147 km
Veranaue Solomon Islands Village - 147 km
Buala Solomon Islands Village 2700 people 148 km
Kokenggolo Solomon Islands Village - 148 km
Reko Solomon Islands Village - 149 km
Kimage Solomon Islands Village - 150 km
Kusini Solomon Islands Village - 151 km
Dhadhaje Solomon Islands Village - 151 km
Mbanga Solomon Islands Village - 153 km
Sepi Solomon Islands Village - 154 km
Menakasapa Solomon Islands Village - 154 km
Lamuas Solomon Islands Village - 154 km
Konggau Solomon Islands Village - 155 km
Lokiha Solomon Islands Village - 155 km
Tatamba Solomon Islands Village - 156 km
Barora Fa I Solomon Islands Village - 156 km
Aruliho Solomon Islands Village - 156 km
Saua Solomon Islands Village - 157 km
Vuluva Solomon Islands Village - 157 km
Guranja Solomon Islands Village - 157 km
Boitsatsu Solomon Islands Village - 157 km
Sidu Solomon Islands Village - 158 km
Ouitcho Solomon Islands Village - 161 km
Mandou Solomon Islands Village - 161 km
Takatakati Solomon Islands Village - 163 km
Koraga Solomon Islands Village - 165 km
Mbarasipo Solomon Islands Village - 166 km
Kakambona Solomon Islands Village - 169 km
Mbomboe Solomon Islands Village - 169 km
Chapunamo Solomon Islands Village - 170 km
Vona Vona I Solomon Islands Village - 171 km
Honiara Solomon Islands Capital 56000 people 172 km
Euro Solomon Islands Village - 179 km
Kunji Solomon Islands Village - 180 km
Iruiru Solomon Islands Village - 180 km
Lungga Solomon Islands Village - 182 km
Nduindui Solomon Islands Village - 184 km
Tulagi Solomon Islands Village 1500 people 185 km
Tasi Solomon Islands Village - 185 km
Isuisu Solomon Islands Village - 189 km
Tutuva Solomon Islands Village - 189 km
Vura Solomon Islands Village - 190 km
Veravaulo Solomon Islands Village - 192 km
Belana Solomon Islands Village - 192 km
Nata Solomon Islands Village - 193 km
Nalitata Solomon Islands Village - 193 km
Rara Solomon Islands Village - 193 km
Gavuhoho Solomon Islands Village - 194 km
Taroaniara Solomon Islands Village - 195 km
Tokopigopi Solomon Islands Village - 195 km
Bungano Solomon Islands Village - 195 km
Sopanitogha Solomon Islands Village - 195 km
Sahasahakama Solomon Islands Village - 195 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
Sege EGM 3 0 75 km
Yandina XYA unknown 0 85 km
Viru QVU unknown 0 97 km
Barora RRI unknown 0 142 km
Munda MUA 3 0 147 km
Savo SVY unknown 0 151 km
Ringi Cove RIN unknown 0 176 km
Henderson International HIR 9 0 183 km
Tulaghi Island TLG unknown 0 185 km
Kukundu KUE unknown 0 194 km

Ports

Intensity Name LOCODE Country Distance
Pipisala Bay Soloman Islands 73 km
Yandina SBXYA Soloman Islands 83 km
Viru Harbour SBVIU Soloman Islands 93 km
Allardyce Harbour SBALB Soloman Islands 122 km
Lever Harbor Soloman Islands 137 km
Gojoruru Point Soloman Islands 145 km
Port Noro SBNOR Soloman Islands 159 km
Honiara SBHIR Soloman Islands 172 km
Ringi Cove SBRIN Soloman Islands 174 km
Tulaghi Harbor Soloman Islands 185 km
Gizo Is SBGZO Soloman Islands 203 km

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