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: 17.36 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 21:12 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 0.3m  
  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 Hovoro, Solomon Islands. This height is estimated for 18-Nov-2015 19:11:31.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
18-Nov-2015 19:11:31 Hovoro Solomon Islands  0.3
18-Nov-2015 19:11:31 Kukudu Solomon Islands  0.3
18-Nov-2015 19:01:99 Halisi Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 18:59:84 Nineveh Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 18:49:77 Dadale Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 18:51:18 Saira Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 19:23:95 Susubona Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 20:13:54 Vanikuva Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 20:13:54 Harai Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 18:49:77 Samasodu_Point Solomon Islands  0.2
18-Nov-2015 18:49:77 Hurepelo Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:23:51 Mbareho Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:23:51 Seghe Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:21:38 Tetemara Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 18:49:77 Litoghahira Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:13:54 Canaan Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:13:54 Mbiula Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 18:49:77 Filuo Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 18:49:77 Tuarugu Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 18:51:18 Biluro Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:57:32 Batuna Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 18:49:77 Dedeu Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:21:65 Hapai Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:07:94 Yandina Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:29:81 Ghaningangao Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:29:81 Kau Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:29:81 Tangarare Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:23:95 Ilangana Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:37:61 Serulando Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:37:61 Emu_Harbour_Village Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:27:54 Sambora Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:27:54 Biloa Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:27:54 Barakoma Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:53:73 Barora_Fa_I Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:03:91 Hularu Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:03:91 Haliupai Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:39:18 Naro Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:39:18 Veralevuha Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:39:18 Taba Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:39:18 Chamburu Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:51:27 Dhadhaje Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:51:27 Sepi Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:47:68 Eghelo Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:47:68 Mburuku Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:35:15 Lajaka Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:29:81 Mbanga Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:13:98 Maravovo Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:27:43 Vuluva Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:21:38 Bahi Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:39:18 Tulagi Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:39:18 Nata Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:31:46 Kokenggolo Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:15:81 Tutuva Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:51:66 Rob_Roy_I Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:43:76 Gavuhoho Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:43:76 Taroaniara Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:43:76 Tokopigopi Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:37:61 Lungua Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:13:54 Ambuavao Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:13:54 Ghorambau Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 19:45:22 Mbagha_I Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:31:02 Hoverihi Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:31:02 Lamuas Solomon Islands  0.1
18-Nov-2015 20:35:15 Chochokiki Solomon Islands  0.0

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Initial conditions

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

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -8.944
  • Longitude: 158.383
  • 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: 17 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 153.883, -13.444, 162.883, -4.444
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Sea Level

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