M 7.1 in Off E. Coast Of N. Island, N.Z. on 01 Sep 2016 16:37 UTC

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: 7.1M
Depth: 19 Km
Event Date: 01 Sep 2016 16:37 UTC
02 Sep 2016 04:37 Local
Exposed Population: About 1000 people within 100km
Source: NEIC us10006jbi
Inserted at: 01 Sep 2016 17:45 UTC
Maximun Wave Height observed: 0.21 m

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 0 0.4 0.4
us10006jbi Scaled population (vector) n.a Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake n.a Max wave realtime 0.49m  
  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

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1138568 0 01 Sep 2016 16:38 7.2M, 159.1km N/A 4 thousand (in 100km) 0m (at 00:00) 00:07 PTWC
1138572 0.5 01 Sep 2016 16:37 7M, 10km N/A No people affected (in 100km) 0.3m (at 00:54) 00:08 GEOFON
1138573 0 01 Sep 2016 16:37 7.2M, 159km N/A 4 thousand (in 100km) 0m (at 00:00) 00:10 NTWC    
1138579 0.3 01 Sep 2016 16:37 7.1M, 30.71km N/A N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0.3m (at 00:54) 00:19 NEIC
1138591 0.4 01 Sep 2016 16:37 7.1M, 19km 6.38 N/A (in MMI>=VII) 0.5m (at 00:56) 01:07 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 0.21m in Lottin Pt Nz;
The maximum Wave height is  0.3m in East_Cape, New Zealand. This height is estimated for 1-Sep-2016 17:25:03.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
1-Sep-2016 17:25:03 East_Cape New Zealand  0.3
1-Sep-2016 17:37:46 Tokomaru_Bay New Zealand  0.2
1-Sep-2016 17:27:65 Port_Awanui New Zealand  0.2
1-Sep-2016 16:53:24 Horoera New Zealand  0.2
1-Sep-2016 16:53:24 Hicks_Bay New Zealand  0.2
1-Sep-2016 17:33:54 Rangitukia New Zealand  0.2
1-Sep-2016 17:39:58 Whareponga New Zealand  0.2
1-Sep-2016 17:39:58 Tuparoa New Zealand  0.2
1-Sep-2016 17:51:22 Te_Araroa New Zealand  0.2
1-Sep-2016 18:17:42 Waipiro_Bay New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 16:55:77 Cape_Runaway New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 17:23:36 Waihau_Bay New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 17:27:65 Raukokore New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 17:23:36 Whangaparaoa New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 17:07:99 Te_Kaha New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 18:21:81 Whangara New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 17:13:94 Omaio New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 18:15:96 Bartletts New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 17:33:54 Tairua New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 17:33:54 Pauanui New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 18:17:42 Opotiki New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 18:39:48 Gisborne New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 19:35:07 Muriwai New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 19:25:79 Mahanga New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 17:57:27 Torere New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 18:35:81 Ohope_Beach New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 17:29:95 Hahei New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 17:19:98 Houpoto New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 18:49:66 Opoutere New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 17:39:58 Waihi_Beach New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 17:31:08 Pukehina New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 18:25:92 Te_Rerenga New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 18:25:92 Whangapoua New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 17:33:54 Mount_Maunganui New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 18:17:42 Whangawehi New Zealand  0.1
1-Sep-2016 18:27:38 Kawau_Island New Zealand  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: "166km NE of Gisborne"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -37.401
  • Longitude: 179.055
  • Length: 56 km
  • Width: 15 km
  • Magnitude: 7.1 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1.5 m
  • Strike: 202 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 30 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 19 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 174.555, -41.901, 183.555, -32.901
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Sea Level

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