M 6.9 in Vanuatu from 07 Apr 2016 03:32 UTC to 03:32

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: 32.79 Km
Event Date: 07 Apr 2016 03:32 UTC
07 Apr 2016 14:32 Local
Exposed Population: About 4276 people within 100km
Source: NEIC
Inserted at: 07 Apr 2016 03:54 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 0.1m  
  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
1124452 0.1 07 Apr 2016 03:32 6.9M, 33km N/A 7 thousand (in 100km) 0.2m (at 00:22) 00:12 NTWC    
1124460 0.5 07 Apr 2016 03:32 6.9M, 32.79km N/A 4 thousand (in 100km) 0.1m (at 00:21) 00:21 NEIC
1124462 0.5 07 Apr 2016 03:32 6.7M, 26.79km 5.17 4 thousand (in 100km) 0.1m (at 00:19) 00:42 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 Tolab, Vanuatu. This height is estimated for 7-Apr-2016 03:53:00.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
7-Apr-2016 03:53:00 Tolab Vanuatu  0.1
7-Apr-2016 03:48:38 Pek Vanuatu  0.1
7-Apr-2016 03:45:64 Mesabolo Vanuatu  0.1
7-Apr-2016 04:21:38 Vipaka Vanuatu  0.1
7-Apr-2016 04:02:00 Levonu Vanuatu  0.1
7-Apr-2016 04:59:00 Hog_Harbour Vanuatu  0.1
7-Apr-2016 04:17:00 Crepeta Vanuatu  0.1
7-Apr-2016 03:48:38 Avira Vanuatu  0.1
7-Apr-2016 03:57:38 Pualapa Vanuatu  0.1
7-Apr-2016 03:57:38 Wousi Vanuatu  0.1
7-Apr-2016 04:41:00 Gavigamana Vanuatu  0.1
7-Apr-2016 04:15:38 Lolominiou Vanuatu  0.1
7-Apr-2016 04:15:38 Nogugu Vanuatu  0.1
7-Apr-2016 04:15:38 Papoulassemouli Vanuatu  0.1
7-Apr-2016 03:44:00 Lear Vanuatu  0.0

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Initial conditions

Title: "M6.9 109km W of Sola. Vanuatu"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -14.013
  • Longitude: 166.549
  • Length: 44 km
  • Width: 12 km
  • Magnitude: 6.9 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1.2 m
  • Strike: 350 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 32 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 33 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 163.549, -17.013, 169.549, -11.013
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Sea Level

More information

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