M 6.8 in Indonesia from 21 Nov 2014 10:10 UTC to 10:10

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: 6.8M
Depth: 10 Km
Event Date: 21 Nov 2014 10:10 UTC
21 Nov 2014 19:10 Local
Exposed Population: About 73356 people within 100km
Source: NEIC
Inserted at: 21 Nov 2014 10:21 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 0 1 0.5
Scaled population (vector) n.a Max wave scenario 0m  
  C1 earthquake n.a Max wave realtime 0.17m  
  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
1065256 0.5 21 Nov 2014 10:10 6.5M, 63km N/A 50 thousand (in 100km) 0m (at 00:00) 00:06 GEOFON
1065261 0.5 21 Nov 2014 10:10 6.8M, 10km N/A 70 thousand (in 100km) 0.2m (at 00:35) 00:09 USGS
1065263 0.5 21 Nov 2014 10:10 6.9M, 10km N/A 80 thousand (in 100km) 0.3m (at 00:12) 00:10 USGS
1065266 0.5 21 Nov 2014 10:10 6.8M, 10km N/A 70 thousand (in 100km) 0.2m (at 00:35) 00:10 NEIC
1065268 0.5 21 Nov 2014 10:10 6.9M, 10km N/A 80 thousand (in 100km) 0.3m (at 00:12) 00:13 NEIC
1065277 0.5 21 Nov 2014 10:10 6.9M, 48.24km N/A 70 thousand (in 100km) 0.1m (at 00:54) 00:25 NEIC
1065281 0.5 21 Nov 2014 10:10 6.5M, 38.1km N/A 50 thousand (in 100km) 0m (at 00:00) 02:28 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  0.2m in Buang, Indonesia. This height is estimated for 21-Nov-2014 10:44:38.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
21-Nov-2014 10:44:38 Buang Indonesia  0.2
21-Nov-2014 11:05:38 Pulutan Indonesia  0.2
21-Nov-2014 11:05:38 Beo Indonesia  0.2
21-Nov-2014 10:37:00 Wayabula Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:02:38 Rinondoran Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:38:38 Sopi Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:26:64 Dampoelis Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:25:00 Tiapali Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:47:38 Itji_Sopi Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:59:64 Tabang Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:38:64 Wajabula Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:05:64 Apan Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:26:64 Libano Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:26:64 Hapo Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:44:38 Haas Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:44:38 Tahulandang Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:19:00 Dowongigila Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:11:64 Marinsow Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:59:38 Tule Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:07:00 Bentenah Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:02:38 Mangarang Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:38:38 Damau Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:38:38 Damar Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:02:38 Tandjungmerah Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:29:38 Tjiu Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:53:64 Bitung Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:23:38 Aru Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:04:00 Kahuku Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:50:38 Posiposi Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:47:64 Urung Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:28:00 Kutabunan Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:28:00 Telaga Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:23:38 Supu Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:53:64 Salebabu Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:14:64 Gemeh Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:41:38 Kurago Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:22:00 Asimiro Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:41:38 Likupang Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:41:38 Serai Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:04:00 Mamahan Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:02:64 Talapao Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:23:38 Susupu Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:35:38 Kanang Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:37:00 Pumadada Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:17:38 Ngalipaeng Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:32:38 Doitia Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:17:64 Mahuneni Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:58:00 Rototok Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:37:00 Ulu Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:22:00 Tahafo Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:23:38 Watoelinei Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:01:00 Pangeo Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 11:13:00 Tolofu Indonesia  0.1
21-Nov-2014 10:35:38 Bakulu Indonesia  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: "M6.7 Northern Molucca Sea"

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: 2.44
  • Longitude: 127.15
  • Length: 35 km
  • Width: 9 km
  • Magnitude: 6.7 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1 m
  • Strike: 151 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 46 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 10 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 124.15, -.56, 130.15, 5.44
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:.5 minutes

Sea Level

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