GREEN earthquake alert (5.1M,depth:97.91km) in Tonga at 2/29/2016 9:33:49 PM

Green Earthquake in Tonga

Population Density near epicenter (people/km²). Image area: 6x4 decimal degrees (approx. 650x450km2).

Summary

This earthquake is expected to have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

• Earthquake Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:97.91km
• 29 Feb 2016 21:33:49 UTC
• About 17920 people within 100km

Whether international humanitarian aid is needed must be decided by an expert.

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Earthquake Event

Characteristics

• Magnitude: 5.1 M
• Depth: 97.91 km (deep)
• Source: NEIC
• Location (latitude/longitude): -18.468, -174.5437
• Time (UTC): 29 Feb 2016 21:33:49
• Time (ECT): 29 Feb 2016 22:33:49

Earthquake Impact Details

The earthquake happened off shore, near Tonga, of Tonga (population 98,000). The distance to the nearest coast is 54km.

The following vulnerable infrastructure is nearby and may be affected.

For logistics, the following access points are nearby. The nearest airports are Vavau International (runway 5500ft, 64km). The nearest ports are Neiafu (64km).

The maximum altitude nearby is 400m. The area has steep slopes (up to 10 percent) and may be susceptible to landslides.

The population near the earthquake is shown in the table below.

Radius	Population	Density (people/km2)
75 km	17000 people	1
50 km	<1000 people	0
20 km	no people	0
10 km	no people	0

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GREEN earthquake alert (5M,depth:25.46km) in Southwestern Ryukyu Isl., Japan at 2/29/2016 7:47:38 PM

Green Earthquake in Southwestern Ryukyu Isl., Japan

Population Density near epicenter (people/km²). Image area: 6x4 decimal degrees (approx. 650x450km2).

Summary

This earthquake is expected to have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

• Earthquake Magnitude 5M, Depth:25.46km
• 29 Feb 2016 19:47:38 UTC
• About 42543 people within 100km

Whether international humanitarian aid is needed must be decided by an expert.

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Earthquake Event

Characteristics

• Magnitude: 5 M
• Depth: 25.46 km (shallow)
• Source: NEIC
• Location (latitude/longitude): 23.867, 123.4594
• Time (UTC): 29 Feb 2016 19:47:38
• Time (ECT): 29 Feb 2016 20:47:38

Earthquake Impact Details

The earthquake happened off shore, near Japan, Region of Okinawa (population 1,242,315). The distance to the nearest coast is 56km.

The following vulnerable infrastructure is nearby and may be affected.

For logistics, the following access points are nearby. The nearest airports are Hateruma (41km), and Iriomote Jima (64km). The nearest ports are Irionote Island (63km), Ishigaki (91km), and Ishigaki Island (99km).

The maximum altitude nearby is 400m. The area has steep slopes (up to 10 percent) and may be susceptible to landslides.

The population near the earthquake is shown in the table below.

Radius	Population	Density (people/km2)
75 km	3100 people	0
50 km	<1000 people	0
20 km	no people	0
10 km	no people	0

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GREEN earthquake alert (4.5M,depth:53.29km) in Off Coast Of Central America at 2/29/2016 3:07:55 PM

Green Earthquake in Off Coast Of Central America

Population Density near epicenter (people/km²). Image area: 6x4 decimal degrees (approx. 650x450km2).

Summary

This earthquake is expected to have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

• Earthquake Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:53.29km
• 29 Feb 2016 15:07:55 UTC
• 499630 people within 100km

Whether international humanitarian aid is needed must be decided by an expert.

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Earthquake Event

Characteristics

• Magnitude: 4.5 M
• Depth: 53.29 km (deep)
• Source: NEIC
• Location (latitude/longitude): 12.5911, -88.4876
• Time (UTC): 29 Feb 2016 15:07:55
• Time (ECT): 29 Feb 2016 16:07:55

Earthquake Impact Details

The earthquake happened off shore, near El Salvador, Department of Usulutan (population 458,999). The distance to the nearest coast is 67km. The nearest places are San Salvador (520000 people , 146km).

The following vulnerable infrastructure is nearby and may be affected.

For logistics, the following access points are nearby. The nearest airports are La Carrera (80km), and Tamarindo (89km). The nearest ports are Puerto El Triunfo (76km).

The maximum altitude nearby is 1900m. The area has steep slopes (up to 40 percent) and may be susceptible to landslides.

The population near the earthquake is shown in the table below.

Radius	Population	Density (people/km2)
75 km	15000 people	0
50 km	no people	0
20 km	no people	0
10 km	no people	0

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GREEN earthquake alert (4.6M,depth:56.4km) in Indonesia at 2/29/2016 10:40:34 AM

Green Earthquake in Indonesia

Population Density near epicenter (people/km²). Image area: 6x4 decimal degrees (approx. 650x450km2).

Summary

This earthquake is expected to have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

• Earthquake Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:56.4km
• 29 Feb 2016 10:40:34 UTC
• No people within 100km

Whether international humanitarian aid is needed must be decided by an expert.

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Earthquake Event

Characteristics

• Magnitude: 4.6 M
• Depth: 56.4 km (deep)
• Source: NEIC
• Location (latitude/longitude): 1.9776, 126.66
• Time (UTC): 29 Feb 2016 10:40:34
• Time (ECT): 29 Feb 2016 11:40:34

Earthquake Impact Details

The earthquake happened off shore, near Indonesia, Province of Maluku (population 1,991,398). The distance to the nearest coast is 107km.

The distance to the nearest coast is

The earthquake occurred more than 100km from land and is unlikely to affect vulnerable infrastructure directly.

The population near the earthquake is shown in the table below.

Radius	Population	Density (people/km2)
75 km	no people	0
50 km	no people	0
20 km	no people	0
10 km	no people	0

Disclaimer

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GREEN earthquake alert (4.5M,depth:47.7km) in Timor-Leste at 2/29/2016 12:52:41 PM

Green Earthquake in Timor-Leste

Population Density near epicenter (people/km²). Image area: 6x4 decimal degrees (approx. 650x450km2).

Summary

This earthquake is expected to have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

• Earthquake Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:47.7km
• 29 Feb 2016 12:52:41 UTC
• 207920 people within 100km

Whether international humanitarian aid is needed must be decided by an expert.

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Earthquake Event

Characteristics

• Magnitude: 4.5 M
• Depth: 47.7 km (deep)
• Source: NEIC
• Location (latitude/longitude): -9.012, 127.1938
• Time (UTC): 29 Feb 2016 12:52:41
• Time (ECT): 29 Feb 2016 13:52:41

Earthquake Impact Details

The earthquake happened off shore, near Timor-Leste, of Timor-Leste (population 857,000). The distance to the nearest coast is 41km. The nearest places are Lor� (43km), Silv�cola (48km), Iliamar (51km), Mau-Pitine (53km), Uanafa (63km), and 4 more.

The following vulnerable infrastructure is nearby and may be affected. The nearest protected areas are Lore (42km), and Lore (43km).

For logistics, the following access points are nearby. The nearest airports are Viqueque (92km). The nearest ports are Sevivara Point (73km).

The maximum altitude nearby is 1500m. The area has steep slopes (up to 30 percent) and may be susceptible to landslides.

The population near the earthquake is shown in the table below.

Radius	Population	Density (people/km2)
75 km	100000 people	5
50 km	2100 people	0
20 km	no people	0
10 km	no people	0

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