M 7 in New Caledonia on 19 Nov 2017 22:43 UTC

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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: 7.0M
Depth: 10 Km
Event Date: 19 Nov 2017 22:43 UTC
20 Nov 2017 09:43 Local
Exposed Population: About 5000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us2000brlf
Inserted at: 19 Nov 2017 23:03 UTC
Maximun Wave Height observed: 0.37 m

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake
(Shakemap)		 Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 0 0.4 0.4
us2000brlf Scaled population (vector) 0 Max wave scenario 0.71m  
  C1 shakemap 0 Max wave realtime 0.42m  
  C2 shakemap 0      
  Country Vulnerability 0      
  INFORM_normalised 0      
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.
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Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1188389 0.4 19 Nov 2017 22:43 6.9M, 10km N/A 6 thousand (in 100km) 0.4m (at 00:21) 00:06 GEOFON
1188390 0.8 19 Nov 2017 22:43 7.3M, 24.8km N/A N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0.9m (at 00:14) 00:07 PTWC
1188391 0.8 19 Nov 2017 22:43 7.3M, 25km N/A 6 thousand (in 100km) 0.9m (at 00:14) 00:08 NTWC    
1188400 0.4 19 Nov 2017 22:43 7M, 10km 6.47 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0.4m (at 00:21) 00:19 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.

Estimated Tsunami affected locations

The maximum observed wave height is 0.37m in Ouinne New Caledon;
The maximum Wave height is  0.4m in Isino, Vanuatu. This height is estimated for 19-Nov-2017 23:04:00.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
19-Nov-2017 23:04:00 Isino Vanuatu  0.4
19-Nov-2017 22:59:64 Kurine New Caledonia  0.4
19-Nov-2017 22:50:38 Tawainedre New Caledonia  0.3
19-Nov-2017 22:59:64 Hnadid New Caledonia  0.3
19-Nov-2017 23:05:38 Umetch Vanuatu  0.2
19-Nov-2017 23:02:38 Anelghowhat Vanuatu  0.2
19-Nov-2017 23:08:38 Menaku New Caledonia  0.2
19-Nov-2017 23:11:64 Medu New Caledonia  0.2
19-Nov-2017 23:11:64 Eni New Caledonia  0.2
19-Nov-2017 23:11:64 Wabao New Caledonia  0.2
19-Nov-2017 23:34:00 Yeruareng Vanuatu  0.2
19-Nov-2017 23:23:64 Port_Patrick Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:20:38 Ombous Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:20:38 Ireupuow Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:20:38 White_Sands Vanuatu  0.1
20-Nov-2017 00:08:64 Mamie New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:34:00 Mohoun'gha Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:34:00 Ipao Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:19:00 Mou New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:19:00 Xode New Caledonia  0.1
20-Nov-2017 00:04:00 Tadine New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:40:00 Waho New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:53:64 Isangel Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:53:64 Lenakel Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:53:64 Loanatom Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:53:64 Loonelapeun Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:32:64 Imareukak Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:32:64 Yokopenan Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:41:38 Inagod New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:40:00 Isavai Vanuatu  0.1
20-Nov-2017 00:05:38 Umpon_Mompu Vanuatu  0.1
20-Nov-2017 00:05:38 Happy_Land Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:50:64 Yawisaghuwi Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:44:64 Loounemeloupang Vanuatu  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:53:38 Ro New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:05:38 Nece New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:37:00 Yerou Vanuatu  0.1
20-Nov-2017 00:05:38 Thogone New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:58:00 We New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:58:00 Havila New Caledonia  0.1
20-Nov-2017 00:16:00 Nathalo New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:44:38 Waisisi Vanuatu  0.1
20-Nov-2017 00:17:38 Tingeting New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:34:00 Imwareupo Vanuatu  0.1
20-Nov-2017 00:35:64 Ifo Vanuatu  0.1
20-Nov-2017 00:50:38 Wegnec_St-Joseph New Caledonia  0.1
20-Nov-2017 00:50:38 Ognat New Caledonia  0.1
20-Nov-2017 00:38:38 Wadrilla New Caledonia  0.1
20-Nov-2017 00:19:00 Dosip New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:44:64 Lownepina Vanuatu  0.1
20-Nov-2017 00:26:64 Doking New Caledonia  0.1
20-Nov-2017 00:14:64 Goro New Caledonia  0.1
19-Nov-2017 23:59:64 Unpongkor Vanuatu  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: "M6.9 Loyalty Islands"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -21.34
  • Longitude: 168.66
  • 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: 10 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 165.66, -24.34, 171.66, -18.34
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Sea Level

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