M 6.9 in Solomon Islands from 10 Aug 2015 04:12 UTC to 04:12

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: 6.9M
Depth: 10 Km
Event Date: 10 Aug 2015 04:12 UTC
10 Aug 2015 15:12 Local
Exposed Population: About 22000 people within 100km
Source: NTWC    
Inserted at: 10 Aug 2015 04:21 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
NTWC     0 0.2 0.2
Scaled population (vector) n.a Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake n.a Max wave realtime 0.27m  
  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
1091544 0.5 10 Aug 2015 04:12 6.6M, 10km N/A 30 thousand (in 100km) 0.1m (at 00:09) 00:06 GEOFON
1091545 0.2 10 Aug 2015 04:12 6.9M, 10km N/A 20 thousand (in 100km) 0.3m (at 00:09) 00:08 NTWC    
1091556 0.2 10 Aug 2015 04:12 6.9M, 10km N/A 30 thousand (in 100km) 0.2m (at 00:08) 00:20 NEIC
1091588 0.5 10 Aug 2015 04:12 6.7M, 10km 5.36 30 thousand (in 100km) 0.2m (at 00:10) 05:11 NEIC
1091674 0.5 10 Aug 2015 04:12 6.6M, 15km 5.36 30 thousand (in 100km) 0.1m (at 00:09) 19:24 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  0.2m in Saira, Solomon Islands. This height is estimated for 10-Aug-2015 04:19:38.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
10-Aug-2015 04:19:38 Saira Solomon Islands  0.2
10-Aug-2015 04:49:64 Filuo Solomon Islands  0.2
10-Aug-2015 04:43:38 Dadale Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 04:46:38 Nineveh Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 04:46:38 Halisi Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:45:00 Litoghahira Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 04:49:64 Samasodu_Point Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:12:00 Hurepelo Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:22:64 Ouitcho Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:22:64 Takatakati Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:22:64 Koraga Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 06:04:64 Yandina Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 04:58:64 Tuarugu Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:13:38 Kau Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:13:38 Chochokiki Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:13:38 Tangarare Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 06:31:64 Ghaningangao Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 06:31:64 Haliupai Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:13:64 Hularu Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:52:38 Dedeu Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 04:58:64 Susubona Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 04:58:64 Biluro Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 04:46:64 Hoverihi Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 04:46:64 Lamuas Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 04:46:64 Chapunamo Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:22:38 Tetemara Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 06:01:64 Naro Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 06:01:64 Veralevuha Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 06:01:64 Taba Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 06:01:64 Chamburu Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 06:01:64 Chahoga Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:04:38 Desauma Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:46:38 Baroni Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 06:06:00 Dhadhaje Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 04:52:64 Judaea Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:00:00 Bahi Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 04:58:38 Chapuru Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 04:58:64 Sepi Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:18:00 Mainga Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:22:38 Mbareho Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:09:00 Konggau Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:36:00 Barora_Fa_I Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:40:38 Maravovo Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:12:00 Tutuva Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:12:00 Sopanitogha Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 04:48:00 Vona_Vona_I Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 06:04:64 Seghe Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 06:25:38 Hapai Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:51:00 Menakasapa Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:36:00 Lungua Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 06:13:64 Mbiula Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 06:13:64 Canaan Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:07:64 Mbanga Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:33:00 Mandou Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:22:38 Tunguiha Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:22:38 Tupui Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:19:38 Ganongga Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:19:38 Keara Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:55:38 Ilangana Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 06:22:64 Vanikuva Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 06:22:64 Harai Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:39:00 Lungga Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:34:38 Vinegau Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 05:34:38 Tuhungganggo Solomon Islands  0.1
10-Aug-2015 04:46:38 Euro Solomon Islands  0.0
10-Aug-2015 04:46:38 Iruiru Solomon Islands  0.0

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Initial conditions

Title: " 172km SW of Dadali"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -9.3
  • Longitude: 158.1
  • Length: 44 km
  • Width: 12 km
  • Magnitude: 6.9 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1.2 m
  • Strike: 302 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 21 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 10 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 155.1, -12.3, 161.1, -6.3
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:.5 minutes

Sea Level

More information

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