M 7 Earthquake and Tsunami (1.3 m) in Solomon Is. on 22 Nov 2022 02:03 UTC

Hazard models

Rapid Impact
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: 7.0M
Depth: 13.562 Km
Lat/Lon: -9.7963 , 159.5959
Event Date: 22 Nov 2022 02:03 UTC
22 Nov 2022 13:03 Local
Exposed Population: 8 thousand (in MMI>=VII)
Source: NEIC us7000irfb
Inserted at: 22 Nov 2022 02:22 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score: 6.6 (Solomon Is.)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake
(Shakemap)		 Tsunami GDACS score
NEIC 1 1.1 1.1
us7000irfb Scaled population (raster) 2.87 Max wave alert 1.32m  
  C1 shakemap -0.59 Max wave realtime 1.32m  
  C2 shakemap 0.53      
  Country Vulnerability 0      
  INFORM_normalised 1.18      
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

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Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1474489 1.2 22 Nov 2022 02:03 7.2M, 10km N/A 2 thousand (in 100km) 1.5m (at 00:11) 00:07 GEOFON
1474490 1.4 22 Nov 2022 02:03 7.3M, 10km 6.78 6 thousand (in 100km) 1.8m (at 00:09) 00:08 PTWC
1474491 1.4 22 Nov 2022 02:03 7.3M, 10km 6.73 5 thousand (in 100km) 1.9m (at 00:09) 00:10 NTWC
1474498 1.1 22 Nov 2022 02:03 7M, 13.562km 7.04 8 thousand (in MMI>=VII) 1.3m (at 00:10) 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.

Exposed population

The earthquake happened in Solomon Islands ,of Solomon Is. (population 366,000) . The alertlevel for this event is ORANGE

Intensity Population
8100 people
130000 people
60000 people


Shakemaps Timeline

AlertShake id #ScoreepisodeidLat/LonMagnitudeDepthMax MMIDate shake (UTC)Delay (hh:mm) 
1 1.1 1474498 -9.796/159.596 7.0 13.6 7.059 22 Nov 2022 02:29 00:26 (new episode)
2 1.1 1474498 -9.79/159.601 7.0 15.0 7.087 22 Nov 2022 02:48 00:45 (upd of #1)
3 1.1 1474498 -9.812/159.596 7.0 15.0 7.086 22 Nov 2022 03:13 01:10 (upd of #2)
4 1.1 1474498 -9.812/159.596 7.0 15.0 7.086 22 Nov 2022 04:07 02:04 (upd of #3)
5 1 1474498 -9.811/159.587 7.0 14.0 7.037 22 Nov 2022 22:40 20:37 (upd of #4)
6 1 1474498 -9.811/159.587 7.0 14.0 7.037 23 Nov 2022 02:40 1d 00:37 (upd of #5)
7 1 1474498 159.594/-9.809 7 14 7.038 29 Nov 2022 00:51 6d 22:47 (upd of #6)

Affected Provinces

Intensity Region Province Country Population
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands <1000 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 82000 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 54000 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands 75000 people
Solomon Is. Solomon Islands <1000 people

Affected populated places. Areas of interest

Intensity Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Ouitcho Solomon Islands Village - 18 km
Koraga Solomon Islands Village - 16 km
Takatakati Solomon Islands Village - 17 km
Konggau Solomon Islands Village - 20 km
Chapunamo Solomon Islands Village - 20 km
Lamuas Solomon Islands Village - 22 km
Euro Solomon Islands Village - 25 km
Iruiru Solomon Islands Village - 26 km
Hoverihi Solomon Islands Village - 27 km
Chochokiki Solomon Islands Village - 31 km
Nduindui Solomon Islands Village - 32 km
Kau Solomon Islands Village - 33 km
Tangarare Solomon Islands Village - 35 km
Isuisu Solomon Islands Village - 37 km
Ghaningangao Solomon Islands Village - 40 km
Haliupai Solomon Islands Village - 42 km
Nambacomba Solomon Islands Village - 45 km
Hularu Solomon Islands Village - 45 km
Guranja Solomon Islands Village - 52 km
Kakambona Solomon Islands Village - 54 km
Boitsatsu Solomon Islands Village - 54 km
Honiara Solomon Islands Capital 56000 people 56 km
Aruliho Solomon Islands Village - 56 km
Veravaulo Solomon Islands Village - 40 km
Lakatana Solomon Islands Village - 49 km
Tasi Solomon Islands Village - 52 km
Maravovo Solomon Islands Village - 52 km
Lambia Solomon Islands Village - 54 km
Bahi Solomon Islands Village - 55 km
Naro Solomon Islands Village - 56 km
Belana Solomon Islands Village - 57 km
Ralavu Solomon Islands Village - 57 km
Veralevuha Solomon Islands Village - 58 km
Vatupilei Solomon Islands Village - 59 km
Mbaole Solomon Islands Village - 59 km
Sahasahakama Solomon Islands Village - 60 km
Taba Solomon Islands Village - 60 km
Chamburu Solomon Islands Village - 61 km
Chahoga Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Chapuru Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Kokomu Solomon Islands Village - 62 km
Nalitata Solomon Islands Village - 64 km
Lungga Solomon Islands Village - 65 km
Levuka Solomon Islands Village - 67 km
Tutuva Solomon Islands Village - 70 km
Manivasa Solomon Islands Village - 71 km
Na Mbakero Solomon Islands Village - 75 km
Reko Solomon Islands Village - 75 km
Valembolo Solomon Islands Village - 75 km
Luvuna Solomon Islands Village - 76 km
Sopanitogha Solomon Islands Village - 77 km
Kolochulu Solomon Islands Village - 79 km
Ambuavao Solomon Islands Village - 79 km
Veranggono Solomon Islands Village - 80 km
Petupai Solomon Islands Village - 80 km
Kusini Solomon Islands Village - 80 km
Komuvadha Solomon Islands Village - 80 km
Makana Solomon Islands Village - 81 km
Raurembo Solomon Islands Village - 81 km
Tenakea Solomon Islands Village - 82 km
Ghorambau Solomon Islands Village - 82 km
Komukea Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Yandina Solomon Islands Village - 85 km
Ngalikomba Solomon Islands Village - 87 km
Mbeghovuvudha Solomon Islands Village - 88 km
Kulu Solomon Islands Village - 90 km
Soso Solomon Islands Village - 91 km
Gembua Solomon Islands Village - 97 km
Vanuagobu Solomon Islands Village - 101 km
Charavutu Solomon Islands Village - 75 km
Ngalituturiha Solomon Islands Village - 81 km
Lova Solomon Islands Village - 82 km
Salamarao Solomon Islands Village - 86 km
Mbokoaghau Solomon Islands Village - 96 km
Tambunimane Solomon Islands Village - 96 km
Vunuha Solomon Islands Village - 97 km
Mbelasara Solomon Islands Village - 97 km
Bungano Solomon Islands Village - 97 km
Tulagi Solomon Islands Village 1500 people 98 km
Gavuhoho Solomon Islands Village - 99 km
Makana Solomon Islands Village - 99 km
Naho Solomon Islands Village - 100 km
Karovo Solomon Islands Village - 101 km
Valasi Solomon Islands Village - 101 km
Aola Solomon Islands Village - 101 km
Taroaniara Solomon Islands Village - 102 km
Kuma Solomon Islands Village - 103 km
Komunimboko Solomon Islands Village - 104 km
Nata Solomon Islands Village - 104 km
Tokopigopi Solomon Islands Village - 104 km
Makaruka Solomon Islands Village - 105 km
Marahovi Solomon Islands Village - 105 km
Small Nagela Solomon Islands Village - 105 km
Longapolo Solomon Islands Village - 107 km
Ghairavu Solomon Islands Village - 108 km
Mbalo Solomon Islands Village - 109 km
Vura Solomon Islands Village - 109 km
Seve Solomon Islands Village - 111 km
Hanivaivine Solomon Islands Village - 111 km
Vuturua Solomon Islands Village - 111 km
Rere Solomon Islands Village - 112 km
Rara Solomon Islands Village - 112 km
Boromoli Solomon Islands Village - 112 km
Vatupura Solomon Islands Village - 112 km
Kaliala Solomon Islands Village - 112 km
Kombe Solomon Islands Village - 113 km
Toa Solomon Islands Village - 113 km
Siota Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Mbulo Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Balo Solomon Islands Village - 114 km
Ghole Solomon Islands Village - 115 km
Lumu Solomon Islands Village - 116 km
Sitaronda Solomon Islands Village - 116 km
Rua Sura Solomon Islands Village - 116 km
Veramakuru Solomon Islands Village - 117 km
Na Mbulonggato Solomon Islands Village - 119 km
Parom Bou Solomon Islands Village - 119 km
Sanggasere Solomon Islands Village - 122 km
Koetungi Solomon Islands Village - 122 km
Peonakake Solomon Islands Village - 122 km
Alavugu Solomon Islands Village - 128 km
Korai Solomon Islands Village - 128 km
Komunihara Solomon Islands Village - 130 km
Poinagobo Solomon Islands Village - 132 km
Makina Solomon Islands Village - 133 km
Ione Solomon Islands Village - 134 km
Hu'umarere Solomon Islands Village - 135 km
Sepi Solomon Islands Village - 140 km
Vuluva Solomon Islands Village - 148 km
Lokiha Solomon Islands Village - 149 km
Manaba Solomon Islands Village - 155 km
Baunani Solomon Islands Village - 156 km
Tatamba Solomon Islands Village - 157 km
Kava Solomon Islands Village - 157 km
Loalonga Solomon Islands Village - 157 km
Veranaue Solomon Islands Village - 157 km
Dinare Solomon Islands Village - 159 km
Sidu Solomon Islands Village - 160 km
Abungari Solomon Islands Village - 161 km
Bina Solomon Islands Village - 161 km
Susubona Solomon Islands Village - 163 km
Kunura Solomon Islands Village - 166 km
Auki Solomon Islands Village 4300 people 167 km
Bellona I Solomon Islands Village - 167 km
Biluro Solomon Islands Village - 168 km
Surairo Solomon Islands Village - 168 km
Fote Solomon Islands Village - 173 km
Hauhui Solomon Islands Village - 173 km
Tuarugu Solomon Islands Village - 174 km
Kimage Solomon Islands Village - 175 km
Dala Solomon Islands Village - 177 km
Busukwae Solomon Islands Village - 184 km
Desauma Solomon Islands Village - 196 km

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Critical infrastructure

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

Airports

Intensity Name IATA Code Elevation (m) Usage Runway type IFR Runway Length (ft) Distance
Henderson International HIR 9 0 65 km
Savo SVY unknown 0 75 km
Yandina XYA unknown 0 88 km
Avu Avu AVU unknown 0 90 km
Tulaghi Island TLG unknown 0 98 km
Mbambanakira MBU unknown 0 127 km
Marau RUS unknown 0 135 km
Bellona Island BNY unknown 0 168 km
Auki AKS 2 0 170 km

Ports

Intensity Name LOCODE Country Distance
Honiara SBHIR Soloman Islands 56 km
Yandina SBXYA Soloman Islands 90 km
Tulaghi Harbor Soloman Islands 99 km
Pipisala Bay Soloman Islands 102 km
Aola Bay Soloman Islands 104 km
Auki Harbor Soloman Islands 169 km

More information

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