M 6.6 in Solomon Islands on 09 Dec 2016 19:10 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: 6.6M
Depth: 10 Km
Event Date: 09 Dec 2016 19:10 UTC
10 Dec 2016 06:10 Local
Exposed Population: About 21107 people within 100km
Source: GEOFON gfz2016yedm
Inserted at: 09 Dec 2016 19:20 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
GEOFON 0 1 0.5
gfz2016yedm Scaled population (vector) n.a Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake n.a Max wave realtime 0.22m  
  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
1149941 0.5 09 Dec 2016 19:10 6.6M, 10km N/A 20 thousand (in 100km) 0.2m (at 00:07) 00:10 GEOFON
1149942 0.6 09 Dec 2016 19:10 6.9M, 10km N/A 30 thousand (in 100km) 0.6m (at 00:11) 00:08 PTWC
1149946 0.6 09 Dec 2016 19:10 6.9M, 10km N/A 30 thousand (in 100km) 0.5m (at 00:13) 00:11 NTWC    
1149950 0.6 09 Dec 2016 19:10 6.9M, 10km 5.96 30 thousand (in 100km) 0.5m (at 00:13) 00:20 NEIC
1149966 0.5 09 Dec 2016 19:10 6.9M, 20.59km 6.55 30 thousand (in 100km) 0.2m (at 00:32) 01:29 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 Rumahui, Solomon Islands. This height is estimated for 9-Dec-2016 19:17:83.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
9-Dec-2016 19:17:83 Rumahui Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:18:29 Oneoia Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:20:96 Tetere Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:27:69 Hatanggua Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:20:96 Suuruaharau Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:27:69 Manuagere Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Dec-2016 19:19:18 Onehatare Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:29:91 Balo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:29:91 Veramakuru Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:30:34 Sanggasere Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:16:01 Apaoro Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:31:88 Hada Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:31:88 Tarosi Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:35:07 Bia Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:41:07 Alavugu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:41:07 Poinagobo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:41:07 Ione Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:26:42 Makina Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:17:83 Tawaiabu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:32:27 Tunguiha Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:32:27 Tupui Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:49:31 Mbalo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:23:25 Ubuna Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:41:07 Bugawahu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:48:22 Taraoto Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:48:22 Geigei Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:48:22 Na_Wosi Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:31:88 Yavungu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:46:35 Naho Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:46:35 Kuma Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:46:35 Makaruka Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:39:78 Rua_Sura Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:33:75 Palasuu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:55:38 Panuha Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:55:38 Apurahe Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:44:65 Iruiru Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:44:65 Nduindui Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:44:65 Euro Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:46:35 Veravaulo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:46:35 Nambacomba Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:46:35 Isuisu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:03:15 Kokomu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:03:15 Ralavu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:27:69 Saa Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:03:15 Wainaworasi Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:03:15 Hauraha Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:57:21 Raa Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:01:78 Wakora Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:24:43 Narohei Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:48:22 Levuka Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:48:22 Manivasa Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:48:22 Charavutu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:27:69 Bellona_I Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:49:31 Lakatana Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:49:31 Lambia Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:49:31 Heuru Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:49:31 Asimaenioha Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:31:83 Raurembo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:16:84 Ngalituturiha Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 20:16:84 Lova Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:32:27 Maranu'u Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:52:34 Wango Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:52:34 Manewaro Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:52:34 Fagani Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:53:09 Umara Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:53:09 Bio_I Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Dec-2016 19:47:68 Chapunamo Solomon Islands  0.0

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Initial conditions

Title: "M6.6 Solomon Islands"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -10.79
  • Longitude: 161.04
  • Length: 31 km
  • Width: 8 km
  • Magnitude: 6.6 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: .9 m
  • Strike: 298 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 40 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 10 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 159.54, -12.29, 162.54, -9.29
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:.25 minutes

Sea Level

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