Overall Green Earthquake alert in Solomon Islands from 18 Nov 2015 18:31 UTC to 18:31

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M 7 in Solomon Islands from 18 Nov 2015 18:31 UTC to 18:31

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:	7.0M
Depth:	10 Km
Event Date:	18 Nov 2015 18:31 UTC 19 Nov 2015 05:31 Local
Exposed Population:	About 42057 people within 100km
Source:	NTWC
Inserted at:	18 Nov 2015 18:45 UTC

GDACS Score

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	Earthquake		Tsunami		GDACS score
NTWC	0		1		0.5
	Scaled population (vector)	n.a	Max wave scenario	0m
	C1 earthquake	n.a	Max wave realtime	0.38m
	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

ID	Score	Date	Mag, Depth	MMI*	Population**	Tsunami risk***	Delay (hh:mm)	Source
1107188	0.5	18 Nov 2015 18:31	6.9M, 10km	N/A	40 thousand (in 100km)	0.4m (at 00:20)	00:07	GEOFON
1107191	0.5	18 Nov 2015 18:31	7M, 59.5km	N/A	40 thousand (in 100km)	0.1m (at 00:48)	00:10	PTWC
1107194	0.5	18 Nov 2015 18:31	7M, 10km	N/A	40 thousand (in 100km)	0.4m (at 00:12)	00:13	NTWC
1107198	0.5	18 Nov 2015 18:31	6.8M, 10.82km	N/A	40 thousand (in 100km)	0.2m (at 00:17)	00:19	NEIC
1107212	0.5	18 Nov 2015 18:31	7M, 10.95km	6.19	40 thousand (in 100km)	0.3m (at 00:18)	01:34	NEIC
1107223	0.5	18 Nov 2015 18:31	7M, 17.36km	6.34	40 thousand (in 100km)	0.3m (at 00:40)	02:40	NEIC
1107225	0.3	18 Nov 2015 18:31	7M, 13.39km	6.47	40 thousand (in 100km)	0.4m (at 00:18)	02:49	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 0.4m in Dadale, Solomon Islands. This height is estimated for 18-Nov-2015 18:43:96.

Alert	Date (UTC)	Name	Country	Wave height (m)
	18-Nov-2015 18:43:96	Dadale	Solomon Islands	0.4
	18-Nov-2015 19:19:03	Hurepelo	Solomon Islands	0.4
	18-Nov-2015 18:43:96	Dedeu	Solomon Islands	0.3
	18-Nov-2015 18:43:96	Litoghahira	Solomon Islands	0.3
	18-Nov-2015 18:43:96	Samasodu_Point	Solomon Islands	0.3
	18-Nov-2015 18:43:96	Tuarugu	Solomon Islands	0.3
	18-Nov-2015 18:59:84	Saira	Solomon Islands	0.3
	18-Nov-2015 19:03:13	Biluro	Solomon Islands	0.3
	18-Nov-2015 18:45:71	Susubona	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 19:07:94	Batuna	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 19:19:03	Nineveh	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 19:15:49	Halisi	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 19:41:81	Mainga	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 19:25:08	Hovoro	Solomon Islands	0.2
	18-Nov-2015 19:35:04	Kukudu	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 18:43:96	Filuo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:19:92	Yandina	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:55:52	Bahi	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:55:52	Naro	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:47:68	Maravovo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:47:68	Hularu	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:11:42	Kau	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:11:42	Ghaningangao	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:11:42	Haliupai	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:39:73	Tangarare	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:31:46	Mbareho	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:49:67	Lungua	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:43:66	Chochokiki	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:01:24	Sepi	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:53:73	Desauma	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:53:73	Tetemara	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:55:52	Seghe	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:03:91	Petupai	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:25:08	Dhadhaje	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:33:58	Canaan	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:33:58	Mbiula	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:53:73	Mandou	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:03:91	Gavuhoho	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:03:91	Taroaniara	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:03:91	Tokopigopi	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:27:43	Baroni	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:59:78	Hapai	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:47:68	Veralevuha	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:19:92	Hoverihi	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:07:29	Iruiru	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:07:29	Nduindui	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 21:09:11	Eghelo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:09:96	Barora_Fa_I	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 21:16:56	Tulagi	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:23:95	Honiara	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:25:97	Small_Nagela	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:25:97	Longapolo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:17:46	Ouitcho	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:17:46	Takatakati	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:17:46	Koraga	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:37:51	Taba	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:37:51	Chamburu	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:37:51	Chahoga	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:57:32	Chapuru	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:57:32	Vatupilei	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:01:24	Kakambona	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:39:18	Ghorambau	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:39:18	Ngalikomba	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:29:02	Vinegau	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:29:02	Tuhungganggo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:01:99	Chapunamo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 21:15:22	Rob_Roy_I	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:39:18	Lamuas	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:21:38	Tatamba	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:27:43	Konggau	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:01:24	Tutuva	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:01:24	Sopanitogha	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:37:61	Vanikuva	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:11:31	Bellona_I	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:23:51	Harai	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:49:67	Reko	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:39:73	Nata	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 21:01:55	Kulu	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:05:82	Zongga	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:53:73	Mbanga	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:29:81	Vuluva	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:05:82	Posarae	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:13:54	Ilangana	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:45:22	Euro	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:17:46	Ione	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:47:24	Luti	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:47:24	Kakasa	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:39:18	Mburuku	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:51:27	Lungga	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:15:81	Makina	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:25:97	Sidu	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:37:51	Sambora	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:37:51	Serulando	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 19:37:51	Lajaka	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:15:81	Naho	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:53:45	Boemboe	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:53:45	Isuisu	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 20:53:45	Veravaulo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	18-Nov-2015 21:11:44	Aruliho	Solomon Islands	0.0
	18-Nov-2015 21:11:44	Boitsatsu	Solomon Islands	0.0
	18-Nov-2015 21:03:34	Menakasapa	Solomon Islands	0.0
	18-Nov-2015 20:15:81	Charavutu	Solomon Islands	0.0
	18-Nov-2015 20:15:81	Ngalituturiha	Solomon Islands	0.0

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Initial conditions

Title: "M7 80km SSW of Dadali. Solomon Islands"

Fault parameters

Latitude: -8.7
Longitude: 158.7
Length: 50 km
Width: 14 km
Magnitude: 7 M

Okada parameters:

Slip: 1.3 m
Strike: 302 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
Dip: 34 degree
Rake: 90 degree
Depth: 10 km

Calculation parameters

Calculation space (lon/lat): 154.2, -13.2, 163.2, -4.2
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Sea Level

More information

Timeline:
Tsunami calculations performed to this case, click here

Tsunami scenario database:
http://www.gdacs.org/tsunami/TsunamiGrid/Disk1/MAG_700/P1585^M0085^0700/locations.xml
Populated places affected by tsunami:
http://webcritech.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ModellingOutput/TsunamiSurge/JETS_System/2015/11/18220/locations.xml
Populated places affected by tsunami (KML):
http://webcritech.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ModellingOutput/TsunamiSurge/JETS_System/2015/11/18220/locations.kml

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