Overall Orange Earthquake alert in Philippines on 23 Sep 2016 22:53 UTC

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M 6.3 in Philippines on 23 Sep 2016 22:53 UTC

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:	6.3M
Depth:	62.51 Km
Lat/Lon:	6.5704 , 126.4846
Event Date:	23 Sep 2016 22:53 UTC 24 Sep 2016 06:53 Local
Exposed Population:	680000 people within 100km
Source:	NEIC us10006s4v
Inserted at:	23 Sep 2016 23:15 UTC

GDACS Score

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	Earthquake		GDACS score
NEIC	1.4		1.4
us10006s4v	Scaled population (vector)	n.a
	C1 earthquake	n.a
	C2 earthquake	n.a
	Country Vulnerability	n.a
	INFORM_normalised	n.a

Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

ShakeMap is a product of the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program in conjunction with the regional seismic networks. ShakeMaps provide near-real-time maps of ground motion and shaking intensity following significant earthquakes.

Episode Timeline

ID	Alert	Score	Date	Mag, Depth	MMI*	Population**	Tsunami risk***	Delay (hh:mm)	Source
1140948		1.5	23 Sep 2016 22:53	6.5M, 69km	N/A	670 thousand (in 100km)	0m (at 00:00)	00:09	NTWC
1140951		1.4	23 Sep 2016 22:53	6.3M, 62.51km	5.11	N/A (in MMI>=VII)		00:22	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.

Exposed population

The earthquake happened in Philippines ,of Southern Mindanao (population 5,835,827) . The alertlevel for this event is Green

Intensity	Population
	no people

Shakemaps Timeline

Shake id #	episodeid	Lat/Lon	Magnitude	Depth	Max MMI	Date shake (UTC)	Delay (hh:mm)
1	1140951	6.57/126.485	6.3	62.51	5.11	23 Sep 2016 23:18	00:25	(new episode)
2	1140951	6.57/126.485	6.3	62.51	5.11	24 Sep 2016 00:12	01:19	(upd of #1)
3	1140951	6.57/126.485	6.3	62.51	5.11	24 Sep 2016 00:57	02:04	(upd of #2)
4	1140951	6.57/126.485	6.3	62.51	5.11	14 Oct 2016 06:04	20d 07:11	(upd of #3)
5	1140951	6.57/126.485	6.3	62.51	5.11	07 Nov 2016 06:47	44d 07:54	(upd of #4)

Affected Provinces

Region Province	Country	Population
Southern Mindanao	Philippines	5.8 million people
Central Mindanao	Philippines	630000 people
Northern Mindanao	Philippines	140000 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Name	Region Province	Country	City class	Population	Distance
Kabuaya	Davao Oriental	Philippines	Village	-	29 km
Tamisan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	2800 people	37 km
Bobon	Davao Oriental	Philippines	Village	4500 people	37 km
Tagabibi	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	41 km
Nangan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	3400 people	42 km
Surup	Davao Oriental	Philippines	Village	-	42 km
Tibanban	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	7700 people	43 km
Monserat	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	43 km
Luzon	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	3200 people	44 km
Governor Generoso	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	46 km
La Union	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	5200 people	46 km
Cambalion	Davao Oriental	Philippines	Village	-	48 km
Baon	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	3600 people	51 km
Tagabaquid	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	51 km
Bajucan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	51 km
Mati	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	72000 people	52 km
Wason	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	54 km
Jovellar	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	2300 people	55 km
Buso	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	56 km
Manikling	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	2400 people	58 km
Santa Cruz	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	64 km
Lupon	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	27000 people	64 km
Langca	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	64 km
Zaragosa	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	67 km
Banay-Banay	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	68 km
Panikian	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	2900 people	70 km
Manay	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	20000 people	72 km
Piso	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	73 km
Linao	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	2500 people	74 km
Manreza	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	74 km
Tauantauan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	74 km
Rizal	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	79 km
Sebio	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	79 km
Santiago	Davao Oriental	Philippines	Village	2600 people	80 km
San Jose	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	82 km
Pintatagan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	82 km
Central	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	83 km
Tambungon	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	84 km
San Pedro	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	4000 people	86 km
Matiao	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	2800 people	87 km
Ayon	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	88 km
Pangubatan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	89 km
Ligtong	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	90 km
Manurigao	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	92 km
Pantukan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	93 km
Del Monte	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	94 km
Kaputian	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	95 km
Santa Cruz		Philippines	Village	25000 people	95 km
Baculin B	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	96 km
Biton	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	96 km
Talagutang	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	97 km
Lais	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	2300 people	97 km
Aumbay	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	3400 people	98 km
Dadaotan		Philippines	Village	-	98 km
Malita	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	40000 people	98 km
Tagbitanag	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	98 km
Calian	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	3500 people	99 km
Tibagon	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	3900 people	99 km
Baculin	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	3000 people	100 km
Cagamcam	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	101 km
Samal	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	43000 people	101 km
Lacaron	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	2700 people	101 km
Tubalan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	4100 people	101 km
Lamitan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	102 km
Tukulan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	102 km
Kibalatong	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	102 km
Katagbakah	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	104 km
Kadahanan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	104 km
Pandasan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	105 km
Limao	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	2100 people	106 km
Bolila	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	2100 people	107 km
Kumasi	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	107 km
Basao	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	108 km
Bugis	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	110 km
Baganga	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	10000 people	111 km
Davao	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Major city	1.2 million people	112 km
Santa Moria	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	112 km
Maco	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	12000 people	112 km
Boadon	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	113 km
Pequeno	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	115 km
Hiju	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	116 km
Panalsalan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	116 km
Kulagsing		Philippines	Village	-	117 km
Masa	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	117 km
Pangi	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	118 km
Dapnan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	118 km
Lasang	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	8200 people	119 km
Bulacan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	4400 people	119 km
Sibulan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	9000 people	119 km
Daliao	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	119 km
Maganding	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	119 km
Asterga	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	120 km
Sirawan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	120 km
Malang	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	120 km
Toril	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	120 km
Cabuloyan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	120 km
Bago	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	120 km
Mawab	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	14000 people	121 km
Panabo	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	83000 people	121 km
Lobogan	Southern Mindanao	Philippines	Village	-	122 km

see full list

Critical infrastructure

Airports, ports, nuclear plants and hydrodams at risk, if affected, are listed below.

Airports

Name	IATA Code	Elevation (m)	Usage	Runway type	IFR	Runway Length (ft)	Distance
Imelda Romualdez Marcos	MXI	47	Civ.	Paved	No	4200	48 km
Malita		5				0	98 km
Francisco Bangoy International	DVO	27	Civ.	Paved	Yes	8200	111 km
Baganga	BNQ	unknown				0	112 km
Buayan	GES	9	Civ.	Paved	No	5500	147 km
Tambler		151	Civ.	Paved	Yes	10400	164 km

Ports

Name	LOCODE	Country	Distance
Monserat		Philippines	44 km
Mati	PHMXI	Philippines	49 km
Caraga		Philippines	85 km
Lamitan		Philippines	101 km
Davao	PHBIY	Philippines	110 km
Talomo		Philippines	116 km
Tambungon		Philippines	118 km
Daliao		Philippines	119 km
Dadiangas	PHDAD	Philippines	156 km

More information

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