Overall Green Earthquake alert in Chile from 25 Dec 2016 14:22 UTC to 14:22

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M 7.7 in Chile from 25 Dec 2016 14:22 UTC to 14:22

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:	7.7M
Depth:	Km
Event Date:	25 Dec 2016 14:22 UTC 25 Dec 2016 11:22 Local
Exposed Population:	About 19424 people within 100km
Source:	PTWC pt16360050
Inserted at:	25 Dec 2016 14:38 UTC

GDACS Score

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	Earthquake		Tsunami		GDACS score
PTWC	0				1
pt16360050	Scaled population (vector)	n.a	Max wave scenario	0m
	C1 earthquake	n.a	Max wave realtime	0m
	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
1151863	1	25 Dec 2016 14:22	7.6M, 55km	N/A	110 thousand (in 100km)	0.4m (at 04:14)	00:08	GEOFON
1151865	1	25 Dec 2016 14:22	7.7M, 15km	N/A	30 thousand (in 100km)	0.8m (at 01:30)	00:12	NTWC
1151869	1	25 Dec 2016 14:22	7.7M, 14.9km	N/A	20 thousand (in 100km)	0.8m (at 01:30)	00:15	PTWC
1151872	0.7	25 Dec 2016 14:22	7.7M, 33.01km	N/A	60 thousand (in 100km)	0.7m (at 03:56)	00:19	NEIC
1151880	0.3	25 Dec 2016 14:22	7.6M, 34.59km	8.05	30 thousand (in MMI>=VII)	0.3m (at 00:38)	01:01	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 0.8m in Rahue, Chile. This height is estimated for 25-Dec-2016 15:52:00.

Alert	Date (UTC)	Name	Country	Wave height (m)
	25-Dec-2016 15:52:00	Rahue	Chile	0.8
	25-Dec-2016 15:46:00	Cucao	Chile	0.8
	25-Dec-2016 15:52:00	Huentemo	Chile	0.7
	25-Dec-2016 15:38:00	Yaldad	Chile	0.5
	25-Dec-2016 15:04:00	Melinca	Chile	0.4
	25-Dec-2016 18:44:00	Bahia_Pargua	Chile	0.4
	25-Dec-2016 15:40:00	Mapue	Chile	0.4
	25-Dec-2016 15:40:00	Alqui	Chile	0.4
	25-Dec-2016 15:32:00	Bajo_Palena	Chile	0.4
	25-Dec-2016 15:40:00	Auchac	Chile	0.4
	25-Dec-2016 15:46:00	Queilen	Chile	0.3
	25-Dec-2016 18:22:00	Terao	Chile	0.3
	25-Dec-2016 18:22:00	Marico	Chile	0.3
	25-Dec-2016 18:22:00	Detif	Chile	0.3
	25-Dec-2016 18:22:00	Puqueldon	Chile	0.3
	25-Dec-2016 18:22:00	Lincay	Chile	0.3
	25-Dec-2016 18:22:00	Arachildu	Chile	0.3
	25-Dec-2016 18:24:00	Chelin	Chile	0.3
	25-Dec-2016 15:48:00	Trincao	Chile	0.3
	25-Dec-2016 15:48:00	Puerto_Carmen	Chile	0.3
	25-Dec-2016 15:14:00	Chepu	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 15:36:00	Quellon	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 15:22:00	Teguaco	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 15:22:00	Traiguen	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 15:22:00	El_Banco	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 15:22:00	Quetalmahue	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 15:50:00	Chaiten	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 15:20:00	Guabun	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 17:40:00	Paildad	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 17:40:00	San_Miguel	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 17:40:00	Detico	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 17:32:00	Cayulfu	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 17:22:00	Ahoni	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 15:16:00	Pumillahue	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 18:32:00	Ancud	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 17:30:00	Queule	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 17:40:00	Aitui	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 18:30:00	Corral	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 18:30:00	Niebla	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 17:30:00	Tolten	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 15:48:00	Vilcun	Chile	0.2
	25-Dec-2016 18:10:00	Linlin	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 16:42:00	Huyar	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 16:42:00	Palqui	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 16:40:00	Quiquel	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 16:40:00	Quetalco	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 16:40:00	Calen	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:40:00	Nahuentue	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:40:00	Puerto_Saavedra	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:28:00	Curaco	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:28:00	Rilan	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:38:00	San_Jose	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:20:00	Maiquillahue	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:44:00	Tirua	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:42:00	Champulli	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:48:00	Lilicura	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:42:00	La_Peuca	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:52:00	Peleco	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:44:00	Achao	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:46:00	Quidico	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:46:00	Pichihuechui	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 16:42:00	Llingua	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:30:00	Lelbun	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 16:06:00	Matao	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:22:00	La_Barra	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:54:00	Huilque	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:16:00	Quinchao	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:54:00	Meulin	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:16:00	Conao	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:54:00	Tenaun	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:46:00	Carahue	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:46:00	Conico	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:46:00	Quilquico	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 15:34:00	Bahia_Mansa	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:06:00	Alao	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:06:00	Apiao	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:06:00	Capilla_Nueva	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:22:00	Chacao	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:22:00	Pargua	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 15:26:00	Guayusca	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 15:38:00	Huitrapulli	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 15:38:00	Hueicolla	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 16:14:00	Cabach	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 16:38:00	Quicavi	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:08:00	Quinched	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:08:00	Pello_Yutui	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:04:00	Chonchi	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:04:00	Chulchui	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:50:00	Las_Lomas	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:50:00	Infiernillo	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:50:00	Chanco	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 15:36:00	La_Barra	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 15:40:00	Carelmapu	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:06:00	Refugio	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 15:52:00	Curinanco	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:16:00	Aarauco	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:16:00	Carampangue	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:36:00	Colaco	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:52:00	Quigua	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:52:00	San_Jose	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:52:00	Caicaen	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:52:00	Dao	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:42:00	Lliuco	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:52:00	Huite	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 15:52:00	San_Jose	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 15:52:00	Tranqui	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 15:52:00	San_Juan_de_Chadmo	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:56:00	Puerto_Aguirre	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:10:00	Mechuque	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:08:00	Alto_Choen	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:08:00	Chaurahue	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:58:00	Curanipe	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:42:00	Cholgo	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:46:00	San_Antonio	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:48:00	Pahuil	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:48:00	Llancahue	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:36:00	Linao	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:36:00	Manao	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:48:00	Pallo	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 15:40:00	Chaihuin	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:58:00	La_Poza_de_Chumilden	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:56:00	Lota	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:56:00	Lota_Alto	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:48:00	Molinos	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:48:00	La_Chamiza	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 17:56:00	Coronel	Chile	0.1
	25-Dec-2016 18:50:00	Calbuco	Chile	0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: "M7.7 74km WSW of Puerto Quellon. Chile"

Fault parameters

Latitude: NaN
Longitude: NaN
Length: 112 km
Width: 31 km
Magnitude: 7.7 M

Okada parameters:

Slip: 2.9 m
Strike: 10 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
Dip: 20 degree
Rake: 90 degree
Depth: 15 km

Calculation parameters

Calculation space (lon/lat): -85, -53.8, -64, -32.8
Instead of Step -> use Cell size:1.75 minutes

Sea Level

More information

Timeline:
Tsunami calculations performed to this case, click here

Tsunami scenario database:
http://www.gdacs.org/tsunami/TsunamiGrid/Disk2/MAG_775/M0745^M0435^0775/locations.xml
Populated places affected by tsunami:
http://webcritech.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ModellingOutput/TsunamiSurge/JETS_System/2016/12/19380/locations.xml
Populated places affected by tsunami (KML):
http://webcritech.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ModellingOutput/TsunamiSurge/JETS_System/2016/12/19380/locations.kml

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