M 7.6 in New Caledonia from 05 Dec 2018 04:18 UTC to 04:18

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: 7.6M
Depth: 10 Km
Event Date: 05 Dec 2018 04:18 UTC
05 Dec 2018 15:18 Local
Exposed Population: No people within 100km
Source: NTWC     at00pj8xaa
Inserted at: 05 Dec 2018 04:28 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score:
1.1 (New Caledonia)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
NTWC     0 0.5 0.5
at00pj8xaa Scaled population (vector) 0 Max wave alert 0.58m  
  C1 earthquake 1 Max wave realtime 0.58m  
  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
1239805 0.5 05 Dec 2018 04:18 7.6M, 10km N/A No people affected (in 100km) 0.4m (at 02:02) 00:07 PTWC
1239808 0.5 05 Dec 2018 04:18 7.6M, 10km N/A No people affected (in 100km) 0.6m (at 02:02) 00:10 NTWC    
1239817 0.5 05 Dec 2018 04:18 7.5M, 10km 6.22 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0.5m (at 00:46) 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.

Tsunami affected locations

The maximum Wave height is  0.6m in Talaulia, Fiji. This height is estimated for 5-Dec-2018 06:20:63.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
5-Dec-2018 06:20:63 Talaulia Fiji  0.6
5-Dec-2018 05:08:95 Port Patrick Vanuatu  0.5
5-Dec-2018 05:06:01 Jasmori Vanuatu  0.5
5-Dec-2018 05:14:82 Ireupuow Vanuatu  0.5
5-Dec-2018 06:14:41 Matayalevu Fiji  0.4
5-Dec-2018 04:46:27 Longang Vanuatu  0.4
5-Dec-2018 05:28:04 Mohoun'gha Vanuatu  0.4
5-Dec-2018 06:18:68 Lalati Fiji  0.3
5-Dec-2018 05:28:04 Yeruareng Vanuatu  0.3
5-Dec-2018 06:22:93 Pacific Harbour Fiji  0.3
5-Dec-2018 06:16:47 Makatea Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 06:58:94 Dakuimbeqa Fiji  0.2
5-Dec-2018 05:58:59 Sounai Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 04:56:21 Eni New Caledonia  0.2
5-Dec-2018 06:18:68 Utanlangi Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 06:02:21 Mangarisu Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 05:52:62 Isavai Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 06:06:23 Nailanga Fiji  0.2
5-Dec-2018 05:10:37 Fali Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 06:18:68 Walurigi Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 05:56:61 Leiwoma Vanuatu  0.2
5-Dec-2018 04:54:91 Yelowouwou Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:54:13 Coulons Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:46:58 Isaka Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:20:63 Ebao Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:34:48 Potnarvin Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:32:57 Tafouale Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:46:23 Menaku New Caledonia  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:42:66 Ouinne New Caledonia  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:40:54 Umpon Mompu Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:30:63 Loanatom Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:12:96 Isino Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:32:57 Vaoleli Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:50:12 Emua Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:10:76 Olal Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:10:76 Abatabanga Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:00:53 Lolovele Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:16:47 Abnetare Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:08:19 Dosip New Caledonia  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:02:21 Erakor Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:02:21 Port-Havannah Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:58:59 Natunuka Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:06:23 Nalauwaki Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:22:93 Malfakhal Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 04:56:21 Ipao Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:46:23 Navolou Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:04:23 Paia Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:12:72 Eratap Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:08:38 Filakara Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:02:71 Nul Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:16:47 Togowere Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:28:04 Longtal Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:10:76 Forari Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 08:16:27 Nang New Caledonia  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:08:19 Lulep Nesa Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:04:93 Wailapo Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:04:93 Waho New Caledonia  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:02:21 Navua Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 08:20:02 Narovorovo Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:02:21 Epuen Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:04:23 Pawe Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:28:45 Tawainedre New Caledonia  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:52:62 Tipindje New Caledonia  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:02:21 Mburelevu Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:42:42 Vatukarasa Fiji  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:28:99 Avira Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:24:16 Katbol Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:32:57 Lonbilingdoun Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:14:41 Ponkovia Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:46:36 Rerep Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 06:04:23 Natapao Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 05:38:74 Unpongkor Vanuatu  0.1
5-Dec-2018 07:14:75 Peskarus Vanuatu  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: ""153km ESE of Tadine""

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -22.1
  • Longitude: 169.2
  • Length: 100 km
  • Width: 28 km
  • Magnitude: 7.6 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 2.5 m
  • Strike: 329 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 21 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 10 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 160.2, -31.1, 178.2, -13.1
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:1.5 minutes

Sea Level

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