M 7.2 Earthquake and Tsunami (1.5 m) in Solomon Is. from 22 Nov 2022 02:03 UTC to 02:03

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: 7.2M
Depth: 10 Km
Event Date: 22 Nov 2022 02:03 UTC
22 Nov 2022 13:03 Local
Exposed Population: 2 thousand (in MMI>=VII)
Source: GEOFON gfz2022wvyo
Inserted at: 22 Nov 2022 02:10 UTC
INFORM Coping capacity of the alert score:
6.6 (Solomon Is.)

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake
(Rapid Impact)		 Tsunami GDACS score
GEOFON 0.6 1.2 1.2
gfz2022wvyo Scaled population (vector) 2.17 Max wave alert 1.52m  
  C1 rapid impact -0.59 Max wave realtime 1.52m  
  C2 rapid impact 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.

Tsunami affected locations

The maximum Wave height is  1.5m in Ouitcho, Solomon Islands. This height is estimated for 22-Nov-2022 02:14:03.

Alert Date (UTC) Name Country Wave height (m)
22-Nov-2022 02:14:03 Ouitcho Solomon Islands  1.5
22-Nov-2022 02:14:03 Takatakati Solomon Islands  1.5
22-Nov-2022 02:14:03 Koraga Solomon Islands  1.5
22-Nov-2022 02:07:14 Chapunamo Solomon Islands  1.2
22-Nov-2022 02:15:44 Konggau Solomon Islands  1.0
22-Nov-2022 02:15:44 Lamuas Solomon Islands  1.0
22-Nov-2022 02:08:96 Chochokiki Solomon Islands  0.8
22-Nov-2022 02:08:96 Hoverihi Solomon Islands  0.8
22-Nov-2022 02:14:03 Euro Solomon Islands  0.8
22-Nov-2022 02:14:03 Iruiru Solomon Islands  0.8
22-Nov-2022 02:13:44 Kau Solomon Islands  0.6
22-Nov-2022 02:26:66 Hularu Solomon Islands  0.6
22-Nov-2022 02:26:66 Haliupai Solomon Islands  0.6
22-Nov-2022 02:25:51 Veravaulo Solomon Islands  0.6
22-Nov-2022 02:25:51 Nambacomba Solomon Islands  0.6
22-Nov-2022 02:25:51 Lakatana Solomon Islands  0.6
22-Nov-2022 02:32:14 Nduindui Solomon Islands  0.5
22-Nov-2022 02:43:43 Ghaningangao Solomon Islands  0.5
22-Nov-2022 02:43:43 Tangarare Solomon Islands  0.5
22-Nov-2022 02:07:14 Isuisu Solomon Islands  0.4
22-Nov-2022 02:38:79 Maravovo Solomon Islands  0.4
22-Nov-2022 02:38:79 Bahi Solomon Islands  0.4
22-Nov-2022 02:38:79 Naro Solomon Islands  0.4
22-Nov-2022 02:33:83 Raurembo Solomon Islands  0.3
22-Nov-2022 02:33:83 Lova Solomon Islands  0.3
22-Nov-2022 02:28:81 Yandina Solomon Islands  0.3
22-Nov-2022 02:22:91 Ralavu Solomon Islands  0.3
22-Nov-2022 02:22:91 Kokomu Solomon Islands  0.3
22-Nov-2022 02:22:91 Levuka Solomon Islands  0.3
22-Nov-2022 02:08:27 Lambia Solomon Islands  0.3
22-Nov-2022 02:37:44 Kuma Solomon Islands  0.3
22-Nov-2022 02:37:44 Naho Solomon Islands  0.3
22-Nov-2022 02:40:12 Mainga Solomon Islands  0.3
22-Nov-2022 02:27:31 Makaruka Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 02:27:31 Mbalo Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 02:47:75 Tunguiha Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 02:47:75 Tupui Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 02:33:85 Charavutu Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 02:55:93 Veralevuha Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 02:55:93 Taba Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 02:55:93 Chamburu Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 02:44:65 Hatanggua Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 02:46:56 Manivasa Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 02:35:31 Veramakuru Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 03:55:15 Vura Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 03:55:15 Rara Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 02:41:26 Balo Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 02:33:85 Sanggasere Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 02:24:09 Bellona I Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 03:13:18 Alavugu Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 03:13:18 Poinagobo Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 03:00:44 Ione Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 03:45:43 Canaan Solomon Islands  0.2
22-Nov-2022 02:53:26 Ahia Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:59:87 Hada Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:00:42 Yavungu Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:45:56 Tarosi Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:57:35 Panuha Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:57:35 Apurahe Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:13:16 Raa Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:13:16 Narohei Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:13:16 Wakora Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:58:41 Dedeu Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:49:76 Vinegau Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:49:76 Tuhungganggo Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:00:44 Rumahui Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:03:96 Lungga Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:50:22 Halisi Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:08:94 Tutuva Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:47:75 Suuruaharau Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:09:82 Tetere Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:06:81 Taraoto Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:13:16 Wainaworasi Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:13:16 Hauraha Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:34:85 Chahoga Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:28:61 Apaoro Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:12:88 Maranu'u Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:18:36 Onehatare Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:18:36 Bia Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:53:77 Geigei Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:25:42 Na Wosi Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:01:72 Hurepelo Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:14:39 Iaruraha Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:51:55 Samasodu Point Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:29:54 Biluro Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:35:73 Gavuhoho Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:35:73 Taroaniara Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:25:07 Bungano Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:25:07 Vunuha Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:29:98 Tulagi Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:29:98 Nata Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:29:98 Tokopigopi Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:20:16 Kulu Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:40:01 Small Nagela Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:55:76 Mbokoaghau Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:55:76 Tambunimane Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:15:52 Vatupura Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:15:52 Boromoli Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 05:11:16 Kombe Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:21:04 Baroni Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:24:03 Nineveh Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:10:26 Korai Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:49:61 Litoghahira Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:51:32 Filuo Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:04:52 Sitaronda Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:26:12 Ragapu Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:18:44 Ambuavao Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:05:45 Ghupuna Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:05:45 Nafinotoga Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:05:45 Santa Ana I Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:39:22 Ghorambau Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:39:22 Ngalikomba Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:54:25 Vuturua Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:54:25 Toa Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:54:25 Ghole Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:41:26 Chapuru Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:41:26 Vatupilei Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:20:16 Bugawahu Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:59:16 Saira Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:16:27 Susubona Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:07:36 Judaea Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:31:03 Dadale Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:49:06 Lungua Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:20:09 Napasiwai Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:23:49 Sopanitogha Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:52:77 Dhadhaje Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:52:77 Sepi Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:14:39 Fageifa Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:07:04 Mwaniwowo Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:07:04 Funakumwa Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:07:04 Geta Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:15:48 Lumu Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:34:63 Mbulo Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:23:49 Seve Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:23:49 Rere Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:32:58 Longapolo Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:07:04 Gwaunatafu Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:40:85 Saman Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:40:15 Petupai Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:40:15 Reko Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:00:42 Tawaiabu Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:34:06 Kakambona Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:04:86 Asimaenioha Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:50:67 Honiara Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:50:67 Solomon Island Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:07:36 Palasuu Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:21:04 Hu'umarere Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:49:98 Tuarugu Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:06:24 Surairo Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:07:96 Hauhui Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:07:96 O'io Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:26:62 Kaokaona Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:26:62 Pamua Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:54:02 Star Harb Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:54:02 Mami Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:46:62 Rua Sura Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:58:15 Manuagere Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:44:65 Aruliho Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:18:36 Ubuna Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:25:62 Umara Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:25:62 Suenn Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:21:93 Hofovo Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:10:26 Bio I Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 02:58:96 Mbareho Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:03:86 Harai Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:19:86 Mwanimauru Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:19:86 Manchuki Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:19:86 Ngorangora Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:05:45 Seghe Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:23:34 Komunimboko Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 05:09:14 Vanuagobu Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 05:09:14 Aola Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:56:19 Mbelasara Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:14:39 Hovoro Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:40:81 Kaliala Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:39:22 Siota Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:34:06 Vuluva Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:58:25 Damunu Papua New Guinea  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:08:46 Etamarorai Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:07:98 Wango Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:30:06 Saa Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:22:56 Manewaro Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:22:56 Fagani Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:46:62 Waimapuru Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:49:33 Mwarairaru Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:49:33 Nasuragena Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:59:65 Barora Fa I Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 03:57:77 Mono I Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:42:14 Rob Roy I Solomon Islands  0.1
22-Nov-2022 04:58:23 Tatamba Solomon Islands  0.1

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Initial conditions

Title: ""M7.2 Solomon Islands""

Fault parameters

  • Latitude: -9.84
  • Longitude: 159.59
  • Length: 63 km
  • Width: 17 km
  • Magnitude: 7.2 M

Okada parameters:

  • Slip: 1.7 m
  • Strike: 302 (geogr angle: north=0, south=180)
  • Dip: 47 degree
  • Rake: 90 degree
  • Depth: 10 km

Calculation parameters

  • Calculation space (lon/lat): 153.59, -15.84, 165.59, -3.84
  • Instead of Step -> use Cell size:1 minutes

Sea Level

More information

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  • Montecarlo:
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