M 6.7 in Solomon Is. from 09 Sep 2018 19:31 UTC to 19:31

Hazard models

EQ parameters
Shakemap
Tsunami

Event summary

This earthquake is expected to have a medium humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

Earthquake Magnitude: 6.7M
Depth: 10 Km
Event Date: 09 Sep 2018 19:31 UTC
10 Sep 2018 06:31 Local
Exposed Population: About 73000 people within 100km
Source: GEOFON gfz2018rsbx
Inserted at: 09 Sep 2018 19:38 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score:
6.6 (Solomon Is.)

GDACS Score

For more info on GDACS alert score click here.
  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
GEOFON 1.6 0.3 1.6
gfz2018rsbx Scaled population (vector) 5.18 Max wave alert 0m  
  C1 earthquake 1 Max wave realtime 0.33m  
  C2 earthquake 0      
  Country Vulnerability 0.44      
  INFORM_normalised 1.18      
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.
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Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1227670 1.6 09 Sep 2018 19:31 6.7M, 10km N/A 70 thousand (in 100km) 0.3m (at 00:14) 00:07 GEOFON
1227674 0.8 09 Sep 2018 19:31 6.7M, 53.8km N/A 80 thousand (in 100km) 0.1m (at 00:20) 00:10 PTWC
1227677 0.9 09 Sep 2018 19:31 6.7M, 54km N/A 80 thousand (in 100km) 0m (at 00:00) 00:11 NTWC    
1227680 0 09 Sep 2018 19:31 6.5M, 83.24km 5.66 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0m (at 00:00) 00:19 NEIC
1227683 0 09 Sep 2018 19:31 6.5M, 64.54km 5.99 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0m (at 00:00) 00:51 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  0.3m in Umara, Solomon Islands. This height is estimated for 9-Sep-2018 19:44:38.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
9-Sep-2018 19:44:38 Umara Solomon Islands  0.3
9-Sep-2018 19:44:38 Bio_I Solomon Islands  0.3
9-Sep-2018 19:44:38 Suenn Solomon Islands  0.3
9-Sep-2018 19:52:00 Fagani Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:52:00 Kaokaona Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 20:01:00 Manchuki Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 20:01:00 Ngorangora Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 20:01:00 Arohane Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 20:01:00 Tawani Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:58:00 Palasuu Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:50:64 Sungasau Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:50:64 Tawarodo Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:50:64 Hulihale Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:49:00 Anoni'usu Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:32:64 Heuru Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:32:64 Asimaenioha Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:32:64 Etamarorai Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:32:64 Maranu'u Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:32:64 Wango Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:32:64 Manewaro Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:47:38 Pamua Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:53:64 Saa Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:56:38 Wango Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:56:38 Maniate Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:56:38 Tawasu Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:56:38 Manakia Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:58:00 Manewiriwiri Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 20:02:38 Kaonasughu Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 20:02:38 Waimapuru Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 19:32:64 Ubuna Solomon Islands  0.2
9-Sep-2018 20:11:38 Paa Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:32:64 Mwanimauru Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:10:00 Poinagobo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:10:00 Makina Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:10:00 Ione Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 19:41:64 Su'utaluhia Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 19:41:64 Ulawa_I Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 19:41:64 Mwarada Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 19:41:64 Taheramo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 19:41:64 Sioduru Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:11:38 Tawaiabu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:11:38 Tarosi Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:32:38 Vanuagobu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:32:38 Aola Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:44:38 Hu'umarere Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 19:40:00 Ahia Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:14:38 Ngorangora Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:40:00 Olomburi Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 19:58:00 Narano Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 19:58:00 Nakuhu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 19:58:00 Napurongo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 19:58:00 Naganea Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 19:58:00 Naparaohau Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:01:00 Veramakuru Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:01:00 Sanggasere Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:01:00 Balo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:22:00 Mwaniwowo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:22:00 Mwarairaru Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:22:00 Nasuragena Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:22:00 Funakumwa Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:22:00 Geta Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:22:00 Star_Harb Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:38:64 Mami Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:38:64 Fageifa Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:41:38 Nahahau Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:41:38 Ngagatari Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:26:64 Hauhui Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:26:64 Surairo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:11:64 Komunimboko Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:25:00 Manuagere Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:25:00 Rumahui Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:35:64 Naho Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:35:64 Kuma Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:35:64 Makaruka Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:46:00 Kulu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:46:00 Ngalikomba Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:11:38 Malou Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:29:64 Takataka Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:35:38 Ahia Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:05:38 Korai Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:08:38 Ghorambau Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:08:38 Sopanitogha Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:08:38 Ambuavao Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:58:00 Paunairo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:58:00 Manikiriu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:23:64 Alavugu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:05:38 Mbulo Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:05:38 Seve Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:05:38 Rere Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:05:38 Rua_Sura Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:35:64 Naana Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:35:64 Maniborkosi Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:07:00 Lumu Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:07:00 Sitaronda Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:26:38 Oneoia Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:05:38 Vuturua Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:05:38 Toa Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:05:38 Ghole Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:38:38 Mbokoaghau Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:38:38 Tambunimane Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:38:38 Mbelasara Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:32:64 Onehatare Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:32:64 Tetere Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:32:64 Bia Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 19:59:38 Naparaoinawa Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:25:00 Uruilangi Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 21:22:00 O'io Solomon Islands  0.1
9-Sep-2018 20:23:38 Hada Solomon Islands  0.0
9-Sep-2018 21:14:64 Suuruaharau Solomon Islands  0.0

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Initial conditions

Title: "M6.7 Solomon Islands"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -10.2
  • Longitude: 161.5
  • Length: 35 km
  • Width: 9 km
  • Magnitude: 6.7 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1 m
  • Strike: 298 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 40 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 10 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 158.5, -13.2, 164.5, -7.2
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:.5 minutes

Sea Level

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