M 6.9 in New Caledonia from 19 Nov 2017 15:09 UTC to 15:09

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: 19 Km
Event Date: 19 Nov 2017 15:09 UTC
20 Nov 2017 02:09 Local
Exposed Population: About 5000 people within 100km
Source: NTWC     at00ozo7f5
Inserted at: 19 Nov 2017 15:16 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
NTWC     0 0.5 0.5
at00ozo7f5 Scaled population (vector) 3.47 Max wave scenario 0.38m  
  C1 earthquake 1 Max wave realtime 0.53m  
  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
1188304 0.5 19 Nov 2017 15:09 6.9M, 19.4km N/A N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0.5m (at 00:14) 00:06 PTWC
1188305 0.1 19 Nov 2017 15:09 6.5M, 10km N/A 6 thousand (in 100km) 0.1m (at 00:15) 00:06 GEOFON
1188306 0.5 19 Nov 2017 15:09 6.9M, 19km N/A 6 thousand (in 100km) 0.5m (at 00:14) 00:06 NTWC    
1188315 0 19 Nov 2017 15:09 6.6M, 20.66km 6.12 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0.1m (at 00:15) 00:16 NEIC
1188350 0.1 19 Nov 2017 15:09 6.6M, 14.19km 6.13 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0.2m (at 00:14) 02:00 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 Kurine, New Caledonia. This height is estimated for 19-Nov-2017 15:22:38.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
19-Nov-2017 15:22:38 Kurine New Caledonia  0.5
19-Nov-2017 15:25:38 Hnadid New Caledonia  0.3
19-Nov-2017 15:31:38 Tawainedre New Caledonia  0.2
19-Nov-2017 15:31:64 Isino Vanuatu  0.2
19-Nov-2017 15:31:38 Menaku New Caledonia  0.2
19-Nov-2017 15:31:38 Anelghowhat Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:34:64 Umetch Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:58:38 Medu New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:58:38 Eni New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:58:38 Wabao New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 16:18:00 Ro New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 16:18:00 Thogone New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 16:12:00 Xode New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 16:12:00 Mou New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 16:03:00 Waho New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:57:00 Port_Patrick Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:49:38 Imareukak Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:49:38 Yokopenan Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:49:38 Ombous Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:48:00 Ireupuow Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:52:38 We New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:52:38 Havila New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 16:13:64 Lownepina Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 16:10:64 Inagod New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:52:38 Loanatom Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:52:38 Lenakel Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:52:38 Isangel Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:52:38 Loonelapeun Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 16:34:64 Tadine New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 16:43:38 Umpon_Mompu Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 16:55:38 Yerou Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 16:16:38 Mamie New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 15:37:38 White_Sands Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 16:10:64 Waisisi Vanuatu  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: "64km ENE of Tadine"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -21.409
  • Longitude: 168.485
  • Length: 44 km
  • Width: 12 km
  • Magnitude: 6.9 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1.2 m
  • Strike: 332 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 20 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 19 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 165.485, -24.409, 171.485, -18.409
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Sea Level

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