Overall Orange Earthquake alert in New Britain Region, P.N.G. on 14 May 2019 12:58 UTC

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M 7.3 in New Britain Region, P.N.G. on 14 May 2019 12:58 UTC

Hazard models

EQ parameters

Shakemap

Tsunami

Event summary | Realtime - Fast

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

Earthquake Magnitude:	7.3M
Depth:	10 Km
Event Date:	14 May 2019 12:58 UTC 14 May 2019 22:58 Local
Exposed Population:	No people within 100km
Source:	GEOFON gfz2019jjzp
Inserted at:	14 May 2019 13:05 UTC

GDACS Score

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	Earthquake		Tsunami		GDACS score
GEOFON	n.a		0.6		0.6
gfz2019jjzp	Scaled population (vector)	n.a	Max wave alert	0.67m
	C1 earthquake	n.a	Max wave realtime	0.67m
	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
1260232	0.6	14 May 2019 12:58	7.3M, 10km	N/A	No people affected (in 100km)	0.7m (at 00:20)	00:07	GEOFON
1260241	2.8	14 May 2019 12:58	7.7M, 10km	N/A	240 thousand (in 100km)	4.6m (at 00:36)	00:10	PTWC
1260251	1.4	14 May 2019 12:58	7.5M, 10km	7.17	20 thousand (in MMI>=VII)	1.2m (at 00:20)	1d 00:09	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 0.7m in Ukumaina, Papua New Guinea. This height is estimated for 14-May-2019 13:18:29.

Alert	Date (UTC)	Name	Country	Wave height (m)
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Ukumaina	Papua New Guinea	0.7
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Palipal	Papua New Guinea	0.7
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Urakukur	Papua New Guinea	0.7
	14-May-2019 13:28:55	Nonga	Papua New Guinea	0.6
	14-May-2019 13:28:55	Malaguna Number 1	Papua New Guinea	0.6
	14-May-2019 13:28:55	Rabaul	Papua New Guinea	0.6
	14-May-2019 13:28:55	Matalau	Papua New Guinea	0.6
	14-May-2019 13:28:55	Rabuana	Papua New Guinea	0.6
	14-May-2019 13:28:55	Baai	Papua New Guinea	0.6
	14-May-2019 13:10:53	Kabahon Mission	Papua New Guinea	0.5
	14-May-2019 13:10:53	Kabakadas	Papua New Guinea	0.5
	14-May-2019 13:26:71	Matupit Number 1	Papua New Guinea	0.5
	14-May-2019 13:08:44	Kabiatarai	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:08:44	Kabakabiui	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:08:44	Kumlakor	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:08:44	Watara	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:08:44	Nabual	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:16:81	Kerawara	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:16:81	Utuan Number 1	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:16:81	Rakanda	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:16:81	Utuan Number 2	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:06:68	Winagut	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:36:94	Kabapuko	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:02:86	Kibil	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:02:86	Maren	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Bitalovo	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Kokopo	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Takubar	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 13:24:63	Kumaina	Papua New Guinea	0.4
	14-May-2019 12:58:00	Matandeduk	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 12:58:00	Ulahato	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:34:76	Marupa Mission	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 12:58:00	Kabunut	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 14:00:14	Vunairoto	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 14:00:14	Kabakada	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:48:57	Tavui Number 1	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:48:57	Tavui Number 2	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:06:68	Tavui Number 3	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:06:68	Korere	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:14:36	Watpi	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:16:81	Ganai	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:16:81	Watwat	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:34:76	Lamerien	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 12:58:00	Pakabong	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:24:63	Vunatagia	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 12:58:00	Umudu	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Bilur	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Kabanga	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Malaguna	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Birar	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Kulon	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:22:67	Karavia Number 1	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:22:67	Taliligap	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:22:67	Raburua	Papua New Guinea	0.3
	14-May-2019 13:10:53	Siaman	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:36:94	Suralil	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:36:94	Hitung	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:16:81	Labur	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:44:47	Semalu	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Kabakaul	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Ulaveo	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Tokua	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:28:55	Vunakapeake	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:28:55	Vunamarita	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:44:47	Iawakaka	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:26:71	Konogogo	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:26:71	Kalom	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 14:34:46	Kabaira	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:50:35	Livuan	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:50:35	Vunadavai	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 12:58:00	Matakan Mission	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:38:77	Kabagap	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 14:40:32	Vunatalia	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 14:44:48	Liguan	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 14:44:48	Mailivuan	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 14:44:48	Volavolo	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 14:44:48	Vunalir	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:34:76	Marunga	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:14:36	Rapantaman	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:14:36	Rasirik	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 14:38:42	Driwata	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 13:44:47	Laefu	Papua New Guinea	0.2
	14-May-2019 12:58:00	Hibaling	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 12:58:00	Hikan	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:24:63	Reiven	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Karavi	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:38:77	Kalagunan	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:28:55	Dampit	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:28:55	Kanam Mission	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:14:36	Rapito	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 12:58:00	Poronbus	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:06:14	Lambom	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:24:63	Komalu	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:24:63	Kokola	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:26:57	Raulavat Plantation	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:12:43	Lat	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:16:81	Kurumut	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:46:61	Lamassa Hamlets	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:46:61	Lamassa	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:44:47	Namasalang	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:14:36	Barau	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:14:36	Bom	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:14:36	Hunabore	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:14:36	New Nabumai	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:30:68	Kabaman	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:38:42	Mesi Number 1	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:26:71	Hoiya	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:26:71	Kalip	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:26:71	Long	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:32:14	Kulingai	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:16:81	Kapasaliao	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:16:81	Kig	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:26:71	Kaukum	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:32:93	Nangas	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:46:12	Kalapiai	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:46:12	Talangonal	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:22:67	Kait	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:24:63	Nasko	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:34:76	Lambu	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:28:55	Milim	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:08:47	Bimun	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:52:87	Takis	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:28:98	Upuos	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:28:98	Patimaian	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:30:37	Kimbe	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:30:37	Ruango	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:28:98	Gaungo	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:28:98	Mai Mission	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:28:98	Baluma	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:08:44	Porabunbun	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:20:48	Lambur	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 12:58:00	Nokon	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:54:26	Panemecho	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:46:14	Panangai	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:46:14	Lemusmus Number 1	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:28:65	Simberi	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:28:65	Maragon	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:56:13	Sipai	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:42:57	Amun	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:34:03	Benaule	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:16:77	Ieta	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:16:77	Hutjena	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:56:07	Atsilima	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 16:04:54	Maputu	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:34:76	Kolube	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:26:71	Nambling	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:36:94	Beriota	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:36:94	Natar	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:36:94	Matkumlagir	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:08:47	Talamuk	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:30:46	Bovalpun	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:42:57	Kaut	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:42:57	Metesalan	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:28:65	Leion	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:14:42	Madidua	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:36:78	Buteilong	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:36:78	Baungnung	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:44:48	Kuraio Mission	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:18:15	Kaiama	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:28:65	Kwalakesi	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:28:65	Hoskins	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:16:77	Woganakai	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:30:46	Wanguwangu	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:32:14	Benaule Number 2	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:30:46	Patanga	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:30:37	Rilu	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:54:96	Pokuito	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:12:66	Muliagani	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:58:67	Taraua	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 16:04:54	Poi-Makati	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:04:05	Likum	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:04:05	Duliu	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:18:29	Gar	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:36:94	Tembin	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:42:62	Matatai	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:42:62	Bakop	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:58:78	Mapua	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:58:78	Lemusmus Number 2	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:10:39	Kupindal	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:06:14	Irena	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:06:14	Pulpul	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:06:14	Puapal	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:06:14	Malmal	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:06:14	Pomio	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:06:14	Olaipun	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:06:14	Sali	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:06:14	Kabien	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:06:14	Lokono	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:06:14	Malakua	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:06:14	Parol	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:06:14	West Baien	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:06:14	Galowe	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:06:14	Marmar	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:44:48	Neikapatuk	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:44:48	Mataniu	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:44:48	Mantania	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:00:14	Tonganda	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:08:47	Baia	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:40:32	Sohano	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:40:32	Taiof I	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:54:26	Konua	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 13:56:13	Puto	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:28:65	Galoale	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:28:65	Lavilelo	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 16:00:23	Volupai	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 16:00:23	Liapo	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:18:15	Mataburu	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:18:15	Walo	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:14:08	Lasibu	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 15:28:98	Bola	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:52:87	Saro	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:52:87	Foliang Mission	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:52:87	Sapulo	Papua New Guinea	0.1
	14-May-2019 14:52:87	Wasum	Papua New Guinea	0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: ""M7.3 New Britain Region, P.N.G.""

Fault parameters

Latitude: -4.09
Longitude: 152.64
Length: 70 km
Width: 19 km
Magnitude: 7.3 M

Okada parameters:

Slip: 1.9 m
Strike: 143 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
Dip: 15 degree
Rake: 90 degree
Depth: 10 km

Calculation parameters

Calculation space (lon/lat): 146.64, -10.09, 158.64, 1.91
Instead of Step -> use Cell size:1 minutes

Sea Level

More information

Timeline:
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