M 7.9 in Papua New Guinea from 22 Jan 2017 04:30 UTC to 04:30

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: 7.9M
Depth: 167 Km
Event Date: 22 Jan 2017 04:30 UTC
22 Jan 2017 15:30 Local
Exposed Population: 150000 people within 100km
Source: GEOFON gfz2017bmsm
Inserted at: 22 Jan 2017 04:36 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score:
7.6 (Papua New Guinea)

GDACS Score

For more info on GDACS alert score click here.
  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
GEOFON 0 0.4 0.4
gfz2017bmsm Scaled population (vector) 0 Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake 1 Max wave realtime 0.41m  
  C2 earthquake 0      
  Country Vulnerability 0      
  INFORM_normalised 1      
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.
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Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1154806 0.4 22 Jan 2017 04:30 7.9M, 167km N/A 160 thousand (in 100km) 0.4m (at 01:20) 00:06 GEOFON
1154807 0.4 22 Jan 2017 04:30 8M, 167.5km N/A 160 thousand (in 100km) 0.5m (at 01:28) 00:11 PTWC
1154810 1 22 Jan 2017 04:30 8M, 153.8km N/A 140 thousand (in 100km) 0.6m (at 01:06) 00:30 NEIC
1154813 1 22 Jan 2017 04:30 7.9M, 136km 8.24 220 thousand (in MMI>=VII) 0.6m (at 01:06) 01:05 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  0.4m in Koiaris, Papua New Guinea. This height is estimated for 22-Jan-2017 05:58:00.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
22-Jan-2017 05:58:00 Koiaris Papua New Guinea  0.4
22-Jan-2017 05:36:00 Pokuito Papua New Guinea  0.4
22-Jan-2017 05:36:00 Atsilima Papua New Guinea  0.4
22-Jan-2017 06:04:00 Malasang Papua New Guinea  0.3
22-Jan-2017 06:04:00 Tapsanwara Papua New Guinea  0.3
22-Jan-2017 06:00:00 Ieta Papua New Guinea  0.3
22-Jan-2017 06:00:00 Hutjena Papua New Guinea  0.3
22-Jan-2017 05:28:00 Kuraio_Mission Papua New Guinea  0.3
22-Jan-2017 05:26:00 Rorovana Papua New Guinea  0.3
22-Jan-2017 05:12:00 Sipai Papua New Guinea  0.2
22-Jan-2017 06:00:00 Sohano Papua New Guinea  0.2
22-Jan-2017 05:44:00 Pora_Pora Papua New Guinea  0.2
22-Jan-2017 05:46:00 Torakina Papua New Guinea  0.2
22-Jan-2017 06:50:00 Kamaleai Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Jan-2017 06:54:00 Moisuru Papua New Guinea  0.2
22-Jan-2017 05:38:00 Kaubademki Papua New Guinea  0.2
22-Jan-2017 05:32:00 Tokuaka Papua New Guinea  0.2
22-Jan-2017 06:52:00 Harapa Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Jan-2017 05:42:00 Marupa_Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:38:00 Lamerien Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:52:00 East_Pt Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:48:00 Fauro_I Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:56:00 Malolo Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:56:00 Guado Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:54:00 Kauwa Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:54:00 Takairam Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:00:00 Buso Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:30:00 Amun Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 04:48:00 Jaba Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:00:00 Kaurai Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:38:00 Long Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Vunairoto Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Kabakada Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Vunakalkalulu Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Rakandakanda Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Malmaluan Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Kuraip Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Tavuiliu Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Iawakaka Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Nonga Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Malaguna_Number_1 Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Tanaka Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Karavia_Number_1 Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Vunadadia Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Taliligap Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Raburua Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Ralalar Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Rabaul Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Davaon Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Kunakunai Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Matupit_Number_1 Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Matalau Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Rabuana Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Ngunaguna Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Balanataman Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Baai Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Ngatur Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Vunatagia Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Vunabalbal Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Karavi Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:38:00 Bitalovo Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:50:00 Labu Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:00:00 Kui Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:54:00 Kobia Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Sideia_I Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Magesina Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Sidudu Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:42:00 Gloucester Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:42:00 Nekarop Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:42:00 Silimate Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:42:00 Natamu Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:42:00 Mareka Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:42:00 Namaramanga Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:42:00 Bambak Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:42:00 Akonga Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 04:36:00 Asitavi_Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 04:36:00 Wakanai Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:12:00 Tarara Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:26:00 Borvei_Plantation Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 04:38:00 Manetai Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:20:00 Konua Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:04:00 Yalaka Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:04:00 Okukwewelou Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:04:00 Obulaka Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:04:00 Bodela Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:44:00 Tavui_Number_1 Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:44:00 Tavui_Number_2 Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:44:00 Tavui_Number_3 Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:44:00 Korere Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:46:00 Logui Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:46:00 Boisi Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:46:00 Buiambum Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:50:00 Lae Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:54:00 Asim Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:54:00 Buakap Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:08:00 Liguan Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:08:00 Livuan Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:08:00 Mailivuan Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:08:00 Vunadavai Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:08:00 Volavolo Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:08:00 Kabaira Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:08:00 Vunalir Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:06:00 Kamanakam Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:08:00 Raulavat_Plantation Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:50:00 Amoiboa Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:50:00 Daguala Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:50:00 Avana Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:18:00 Boskombo Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 04:40:00 Aitara_Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:08:00 Arawa Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:08:00 Karakun Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:08:00 Kieta Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:00:00 Puto Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:02:00 Madau_I Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:02:00 Digdagela Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:08:00 Kwaiawata_I Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:44:00 Pora Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:44:00 Irena Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:44:00 Pulpul Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:44:00 Puapal Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:44:00 Malmal Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:58:00 Kuluritu Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:58:00 Trobriand_I Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:58:00 Kaibola Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:34:00 Bovalpun Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:36:00 Marunga Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:38:00 Kaukum Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:38:00 Hoiya Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:38:00 Kalip Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:42:00 Wabunuma Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:54:00 Kobio Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:48:00 Gori Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:46:00 Salus Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:30:00 Mbagha_I Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:30:00 Serulando Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:30:00 Lotiloti Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:30:00 Lajaka Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:52:00 Salamaua Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:46:00 Malahang_Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:46:00 Yanga Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:48:00 Kamiaturn Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:04:00 Vunatalia Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:04:00 Vunaiting Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:04:00 Driwata Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:52:00 Kasabanalua Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:52:00 Samarai Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:30:00 Emu_Harbour_Village Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:30:00 Sambora Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:12:00 Rewe Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:28:00 Tendoo Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:38:00 Dios Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 04:36:00 Namatoa Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 04:58:00 Guasapa Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:12:00 Gawa_I Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:42:00 Parol Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:42:00 Malakua Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:42:00 West_Baien Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:42:00 Galowe Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:42:00 Marmar Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:42:00 Pomio Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:42:00 Olaipun Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:42:00 Sali Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:08:00 Kitava_I Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:14:00 Kaduaga Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:14:00 Losuia Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:56:00 Gilibwa Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:20:00 Tavalo Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:56:00 Vakuta Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:28:00 Avio Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:28:00 Au_Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:28:00 Ami Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:28:00 Wakis Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:28:00 Kalagen Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:28:00 Getmata Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:28:00 Zebu Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:28:00 Awirin Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:54:00 Tokai Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:38:00 Milim Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:38:00 Nambling Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:38:00 Esaala Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:38:00 Numanuma Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:46:00 Morobe Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:32:00 Yanaba_I Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:50:00 Nima Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:46:00 Apo Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:46:00 Aluki Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:48:00 Mumum Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:48:00 Tali Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:46:00 Paiewa Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:48:00 Wabazeira Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:54:00 Matong Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:52:00 Siboma Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:48:00 Amoa Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:50:00 Wainsodina Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:50:00 Bau Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:50:00 Kotaure Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:56:00 Aumo Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:58:00 Anepmete Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:00:00 Taeaknabululu Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:12:00 Baining Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:12:00 Vunakapeake Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:12:00 Vunamarita Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:04:00 Yangla Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:04:00 Garau Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:04:00 Lab_Lab_Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:26:00 Ndrilo Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:26:00 Bubi Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:26:00 Koruniat Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:26:00 Lombrum Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:26:00 Papitalai Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:26:00 Moakareng Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:12:00 Pihigole Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:08:00 Wideru Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:08:00 Buengim Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:08:00 Bua Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:08:00 Oligadu Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:38:00 Modeiwa_Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 04:38:00 Tebuin Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 04:36:00 Pateaviavi Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:10:00 Dios Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:06:00 Toniva Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:06:00 Kobeinan Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:00:00 Taiof_I Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:06:00 Toboroi Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:50:00 Aropa Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:20:00 Atui Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:20:00 Penlolo Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:20:00 Melei Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Kokopo Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Takubar Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Livuan Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Taui_Number_1 Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Taui_Number_2 Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Kabakaul Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Rainau Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Ulaveo Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Malaguna Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Tokua Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Kulon Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:30:00 Bonagai Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:30:00 Kulumadau Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:34:00 Mu Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:36:00 Upa-Upasina Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:36:00 Gurawaia Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:42:00 Dona Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:42:00 Deboin_Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:48:00 Tigeri Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:48:00 Bukaua Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:46:00 Yambo Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 05:56:00 Aisega Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:10:00 Koirapusi Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:10:00 Katuna Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:10:00 Kurereda Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 06:12:00 New_Bakumbari Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:10:00 Damberode Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 07:46:00 Souren Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:12:00 Donuwo Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:40:00 Pongani Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:26:00 Emo_Mission Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:26:00 Waiwa Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:40:00 Basada Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Tingenavadu Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 08:14:00 Ulagunan Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:04:00 Gili_Gili_Corrective_Institution Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:04:00 Maiwara_Number_1 Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:04:00 Guguepo Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:04:00 Waga_Waga Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:04:00 Alotau Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:04:00 Daio Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:04:00 Toulie Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Jan-2017 09:04:00 Kaloi Papua New Guinea  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: "M7.9 Solomon Islands"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: NaN
  • Longitude: NaN
  • Length: 141 km
  • Width: 39 km
  • Magnitude: 7.9 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 3.6 m
  • Strike: 317 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 45 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 167 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 141.62, -19.66, 168.62, 7.34
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:2.25 minutes

Sea Level

More information

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