M 7.2 in Philippines from 15 Oct 2013 00:12 UTC to 00:12

Hazard models

EQ parameters
Shakemap
Tsunami

Event summary

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

Earthquake Magnitude: 7.2M
Depth: 56.82 Km
Event Date: 15 Oct 2013 00:12 UTC
15 Oct 2013 08:12 Local
Exposed Population: 5470000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC usb000kdb4
Inserted at: 15 Oct 2013 00:35 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 3 1 3
usb000kdb4 Scaled population (vector) n.a Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake n.a Max wave realtime 0.11m  
  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
1016335 2.8 15 Oct 2013 00:12 7M, 10km N/A 5.3 million (in 100km) 0.6m (at 00:06) 00:06 GEOFON
1016339 3 15 Oct 2013 00:12 7.2M, 33km N/A 5.4 million (in 100km) 0.2m (at 00:44) 00:10 USGS
1016341 3 15 Oct 2013 00:12 7.2M, 33km N/A 5.4 million (in 100km) 0.2m (at 00:44) 00:11 NEIC
1016345 3 15 Oct 2013 00:13 7.2M, 33km N/A 5.4 million (in 100km) 0.2m (at 00:44) 00:11 USGS
1016349 3 15 Oct 2013 00:13 7.2M, 33km N/A 5.4 million (in 100km) 0.2m (at 00:44) 00:16 NEIC
1016354 3 15 Oct 2013 00:12 7.2M, 56.82km N/A 5.5 million (in 100km) 0.1m (at 00:54) 00:23 NEIC
1016372 2.9 15 Oct 2013 00:12 7.1M, 20km 9.42 1.4 million (in MMI>=VII) 0.4m (at 00:08) 01:23 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.

Tsunami affected locations

The maximum Wave height is  0.1m in Bugo, Philippines. This height is estimated for 15-Oct-2013 01:06:00.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
15-Oct-2013 01:06:00 Bugo Philippines  0.1
15-Oct-2013 01:06:00 Opol_Tagoloan Philippines  0.1
15-Oct-2013 01:07:38 Gusa Philippines  0.1
15-Oct-2013 01:06:00 Cagayan_de_Oro Philippines  0.1
15-Oct-2013 01:06:00 San_Martin Philippines  0.1
15-Oct-2013 00:46:64 Maria Philippines  0.1
15-Oct-2013 01:06:00 Ipanon Philippines  0.1
15-Oct-2013 01:00:00 Jasaan Philippines  0.1
15-Oct-2013 01:04:64 Igpit Philippines  0.1
15-Oct-2013 01:40:64 Dipolog Philippines  0.1
15-Oct-2013 00:46:64 Baliangao Philippines  0.1
15-Oct-2013 00:46:64 Bato Philippines  0.1
15-Oct-2013 01:48:00 Taboc Philippines  0.1
15-Oct-2013 01:48:00 Salay Philippines  0.1
15-Oct-2013 01:42:00 Katipunan Philippines  0.1
15-Oct-2013 01:01:38 El_Salvador Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 01:42:00 Roxas Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 00:46:64 Enrique_Villanueva Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 00:25:38 Dimiao Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 00:48:00 Simang Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 02:07:38 Tubigon Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 01:28:64 Loay Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 01:04:64 Tagbuane Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 00:46:64 Garcia_Hernandez Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 02:54:00 Lomboy Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 02:54:00 Talisay Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 02:48:00 Baclayon Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 01:01:38 Jagna Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 02:43:38 Asinan Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 02:52:64 Looc Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 02:00:00 Tagbilaran Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 02:00:00 Dauis Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 02:16:64 Song-on Philippines  0.0
15-Oct-2013 01:42:00 Jetafe Philippines  0.0

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Initial conditions

Title: "M7.2 5km E of Balilihan. Philippines"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: 9.765
  • Longitude: 124.022
  • Length: 63 km
  • Width: 17 km
  • Magnitude: 7.2 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1.7 m
  • Strike: 154 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 38 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 57 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 118.022, 3.765, 130.022, 15.765
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Sea Level

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