M 7.1 in Chile from 03 Apr 2014 02:43 UTC to 02:43

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: 7.1M
Depth: 10 Km
Event Date: 03 Apr 2014 02:43 UTC
02 Apr 2014 23:43 Local
Exposed Population: 237711 people within 100km
Source: GEOFON gfz2014gmhr
Inserted at: 03 Apr 2014 02:50 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
GEOFON 0.7 1 0.5
gfz2014gmhr Scaled population (vector) n.a Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake n.a Max wave realtime 0.39m  
  C2 earthquake n.a      
  Country Vulnerability n.a      
  INFORM_normalised n.a      
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.
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Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1045601 0.5 03 Apr 2014 02:43 7.1M, 10km N/A 240 thousand (in 100km) 0.4m (at 00:10) 00:07 GEOFON
1045604 1 03 Apr 2014 02:43 7.4M, 10km N/A 240 thousand (in 100km) 1m (at 00:12) 00:09 NEIC
1045608 2 03 Apr 2014 02:43 7.8M, 20km N/A 240 thousand (in 100km) 1.2m (at 00:08) 00:21 NEIC
1045621 0.8 03 Apr 2014 02:43 7.6M, 40km N/A 240 thousand (in 100km) 0.8m (at 00:44) 01:02 NEIC
1045735 0.8 03 Apr 2014 02:43 7.6M, 31.83km 7.05 8 thousand (in MMI>=VII) 0.9m (at 00:14) 22:02 NEIC
1046141 1 03 Apr 2014 02:43 7.4M, 10km N/A 240 thousand (in 100km) 1m (at 00:12) 5d 03:56 USGS
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.

Tsunami affected locations

The maximum Wave height is  0.4m in Chucumata, Chile. This height is estimated for 3-Apr-2014 02:53:58.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
3-Apr-2014 02:53:58 Chucumata Chile  0.4
3-Apr-2014 03:29:36 Chanabaya Chile  0.4
3-Apr-2014 02:53:58 Iquique Chile  0.3
3-Apr-2014 02:53:58 Alto_Hospicio Chile  0.3
3-Apr-2014 03:17:27 Patillos Chile  0.3
3-Apr-2014 02:51:02 Punta_Negra Chile  0.2
3-Apr-2014 03:31:03 Quillagua Chile  0.2
3-Apr-2014 03:33:65 Tocopilla Chile  0.1
3-Apr-2014 04:01:81 Pozo_Perdido Chile  0.1
3-Apr-2014 03:39:54 Junin Chile  0.1
3-Apr-2014 04:17:82 Pisagua Chile  0.1
3-Apr-2014 05:09:23 Michilla Chile  0.1
3-Apr-2014 05:13:55 Arica Chile  0.1
3-Apr-2014 05:13:55 Chinchorro Chile  0.1
3-Apr-2014 05:33:33 Mejillones Chile  0.1
3-Apr-2014 04:11:78 Chacalluta Chile  0.1
3-Apr-2014 05:37:69 Gatico Chile  0.1
3-Apr-2014 04:23:42 Ensenada Peru  0.1
3-Apr-2014 05:01:67 Morro_de_Sama Peru  0.1
3-Apr-2014 04:17:82 Los_Palos_Hacienda Peru  0.1
3-Apr-2014 04:11:78 Los_Banos Peru  0.1
3-Apr-2014 04:11:78 Angola Peru  0.1
3-Apr-2014 04:51:73 Alfarillo Peru  0.1
3-Apr-2014 05:31:79 Ilo Peru  0.1
3-Apr-2014 05:31:79 Pacocha Peru  0.1
3-Apr-2014 04:09:32 Punta_Colorada Peru  0.1
3-Apr-2014 04:09:32 Chusqui Peru  0.1
3-Apr-2014 03:59:68 Cobija Chile  0.1
3-Apr-2014 04:31:92 Tres_Puntas Chile  0.1
3-Apr-2014 04:21:96 Punta_de_Bombon Peru  0.1
3-Apr-2014 04:25:54 Guardiania Peru  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: "M7.1 Near Coast of Northern Chile"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -20.51
  • Longitude: -70.28
  • Length: 56 km
  • Width: 15 km
  • Magnitude: 7.1 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1.5 m
  • Strike: 352 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 14 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 10 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): -74.78, -25.01, -65.78, -16.01
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:.75 minutes

Sea Level

More information

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    Tsunami calculations performed to this case, click here

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