Overall Green Earthquake alert in Solomon Islands from 09 Dec 2016 19:10 UTC to 19:10

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M 6.9 in Solomon Islands from 09 Dec 2016 19:10 UTC to 19:10

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:	10 Km
Event Date:	09 Dec 2016 19:10 UTC 10 Dec 2016 06:10 Local
Exposed Population:	About 27000 people within 100km
Source:	PTWC pt16344050
Inserted at:	09 Dec 2016 19:18 UTC

GDACS Score

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	Earthquake		Tsunami		GDACS score
PTWC	0		0.6		0.6
pt16344050	Scaled population (vector)	n.a	Max wave scenario	0m
	C1 earthquake	n.a	Max wave realtime	0.61m
	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
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 0.5m in Tetere, Solomon Islands. This height is estimated for 9-Dec-2016 19:23:64.

Alert	Date (UTC)	Name	Country	Wave height (m)
	9-Dec-2016 19:23:64	Tetere	Solomon Islands	0.5
	9-Dec-2016 19:14:38	Apaoro	Solomon Islands	0.5
	9-Dec-2016 19:19:00	Oneoia	Solomon Islands	0.4
	9-Dec-2016 19:32:38	Rumahui	Solomon Islands	0.4
	9-Dec-2016 19:19:00	Suuruaharau	Solomon Islands	0.4
	9-Dec-2016 19:35:38	Onehatare	Solomon Islands	0.4
	9-Dec-2016 19:35:38	Bia	Solomon Islands	0.4
	9-Dec-2016 19:41:38	Tunguiha	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:41:38	Tupui	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:14:38	Manuagere	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:41:38	Balo	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:41:38	Veramakuru	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:41:38	Sanggasere	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:52:00	Bugawahu	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 20:11:64	Panuha	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 20:11:64	Apurahe	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:16:00	Hada	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:23:64	Hatanggua	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:25:00	Yavungu	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:17:64	Tawaiabu	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:17:64	Tarosi	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:47:38	Alavugu	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:49:00	Poinagobo	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:49:00	Ione	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:49:00	Makina	Solomon Islands	0.2
	9-Dec-2016 19:56:38	Mbalo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:56:38	Kuma	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:56:38	Makaruka	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:13:00	Narohei	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:13:00	Wakora	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:13:00	Wainaworasi	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:14:64	Hauraha	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:41:38	Taraoto	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:41:38	Geigei	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:41:38	Na_Wosi	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:47:64	Naho	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:08:64	Euro	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:08:64	Chapunamo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:58:00	Bellona_I	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:44:64	Raa	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:50:38	Iruiru	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:19:00	Ubuna	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:25:00	Ahenawai	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:14:38	Nduindui	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:47:38	Iaruraha	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:38:64	Palasuu	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:59:64	Ralavu	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:59:64	Lambia	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:50:64	Saa	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:47:64	Kokomu	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:50:38	Nambacomba	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:50:38	Lakatana	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:41:38	Isuisu	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:49:00	Veravaulo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:17:64	Etamarorai	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:17:64	Wango	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:17:64	Manewaro	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:10:00	Levuka	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:01:00	Mami	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:01:00	Fageifa	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:08:64	Koraga	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:05:38	Napasiwai	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:11:64	Vinegau	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:11:64	Tuhungganggo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:26:64	Takatakati	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:59:38	Raurembo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:59:38	Lova	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:08:38	Manivasa	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:31:00	Ngalituturiha	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:49:00	Charavutu	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:38:38	Rua_Sura	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:41:64	Geta	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:41:64	Star_Harb	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:17:38	Mainga	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:20:38	Bio_I	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:20:38	Umara	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:20:38	Maranu'u	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:20:38	Heuru	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:41:38	Mwarairaru	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:41:38	Funakumwa	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:22:00	Mwaniwowo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:04:00	Ouitcho	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:14:64	Mbulo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:14:64	Seve	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:14:64	Rere	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:38:38	Desauma	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 21:31:00	Hu'umarere	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 21:01:00	Ghupuna	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 21:01:00	Nafinotoga	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 21:01:00	Santa_Ana_I	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:17:64	Konggau	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:20:64	Hauhui	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:20:64	Surairo	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:22:00	Suenn	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:59:64	O'io	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:22:00	Asimaenioha	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:28:00	Lumu	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:28:00	Sitaronda	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:53:38	Korai	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:19:00	Ragapu	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:37:00	Fagani	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:25:00	Kau	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:25:00	Chochokiki	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:04:00	Ahia	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:11:64	Nasuragena	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:35:38	Lamuas	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:20:38	Dinare	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 20:20:38	Abungari	Solomon Islands	0.1
	9-Dec-2016 19:53:64	Hoverihi	Solomon Islands	0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: "87km WSW of Kirakira"

Fault parameters

Latitude: -10.769
Longitude: 161.188
Length: 44 km
Width: 12 km
Magnitude: 6.9 M

Okada parameters:

Slip: 1.2 m
Strike: 298 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
Dip: 40 degree
Rake: 90 degree
Depth: 10 km

Calculation parameters

Calculation space (lon/lat): 158.188, -13.769, 164.188, -7.769
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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/P1610^M0110^0700/locations.xml
Populated places affected by tsunami:
http://webcritech.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ModellingOutput/TsunamiSurge/JETS_System/2016/12/19336/locations.xml
Populated places affected by tsunami (KML):
http://webcritech.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ModellingOutput/TsunamiSurge/JETS_System/2016/12/19336/locations.kml

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