M 7 in Solomon Islands on 18 Nov 2015 18:31 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: 7.0M
Depth: 10.95 Km
Event Date: 18 Nov 2015 18:31 UTC
19 Nov 2015 05:31 Local
Exposed Population: About 44046 people within 100km
Source: NEIC
Inserted at: 18 Nov 2015 20:06 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 0 1 0.5
Scaled population (vector) n.a Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake n.a Max wave realtime 0.25m  
  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
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  0.3m in Litoghahira, Solomon Islands. This height is estimated for 18-Nov-2015 18:49:77.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
18-Nov-2015 18:49:77 Litoghahira Solomon Islands  0.3
18-Nov-2015 18:49:77 Samasodu_Point Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 18:51:18 Saira Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 18:49:77 Tuarugu Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 19:01:99 Halisi Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 19:07:94 Dadale Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 20:05:82 Hurepelo Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 19:13:98 Susubona Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 18:51:18 Filuo Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 19:35:04 Nineveh Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 18:49:77 Dedeu Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 20:17:46 Seghe Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 18:51:18 Biluro Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:13:98 Hovoro Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:13:98 Kukudu Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:41:42 Mbareho Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 21:05:33 Hapai Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:43:76 Ghaningangao Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:43:76 Haliupai Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:43:76 Tangarare Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:19:03 Batuna Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:17:36 Yandina Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:13:54 Barora_Fa_I Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:27:43 Maravovo Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:29:02 Chochokiki Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:29:02 Hoverihi Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:43:76 Bahi Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:25:08 Canaan Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:23:95 Mbiula Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:31:02 Kau Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:59:78 Naro Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:05:82 Dhadhaje Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:05:82 Sepi Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:35:04 Veralevuha Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:35:04 Taba Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:51:27 Harai Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:23:51 Lamuas Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:45:22 Lungua Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:21:65 Hularu Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:35:04 Vanikuva Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:25:08 Tetemara Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:33:48 Zongga Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 21:01:55 Mandou Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 21:07:12 Posarae Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:03:91 Mburuku Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:49:67 Mbanga Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:21:65 Mainga Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:25:97 Sambora Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:25:97 Biloa Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:19:03 Chamburu Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:03:91 Eghelo Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:27:54 Chahoga Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 21:03:34 Serulando Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 21:03:34 Lajaka Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:39:18 Chapuru Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:19:92 Mbomboe Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:19:03 Menakasapa Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:33:58 Konggau Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:59:78 Kokenggolo Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:17:46 Ilangana Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:43:76 Chapunamo Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 21:11:44 Sagheraghi Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:47:24 Takatakati Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:47:24 Koraga Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:41:81 Rob_Roy_I Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:51:66 Pienuna Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:59:56 Emu_Harbour_Village Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 21:11:44 Gavuhoho Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 21:11:44 Taroaniara Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 21:11:44 Tokopigopi Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 21:11:44 Bungano Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:59:78 Tulagi Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 21:11:44 Nata Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:35:15 Honiara Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:37:51 Vatupilei Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:59:78 Joroveto Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:59:78 Eleoteve Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:39:18 Tutuva Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:25:97 Judaea Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:25:08 Petupai Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:25:08 Reko Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:41:42 Boemboe Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:15:81 Barakoma Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:59:56 Sulimuni Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:45:22 Java Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:45:22 Tabi_Tabi Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:05:82 Sopanitogha Solomon Islands  0.0

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Initial conditions

Title: "M7 122km SW of Dadali. Solomon Islands"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -8.948
  • Longitude: 158.376
  • Length: 50 km
  • Width: 14 km
  • Magnitude: 7 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1.3 m
  • Strike: 302 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 21 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 11 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 153.876, -13.448, 162.876, -4.448
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Sea Level

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