Green earthquake alert (5M,depth:25.98km) in Ecuador at 1/31/2017 2:22:41 PM

Green Earthquake in Ecuador

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:25.98km
• 31 Jan 2017 14:22:41 UTC
• 648714 people within 100km

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

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For information on emergency response, please consult the GDACS Virtual OSOCC.

Earthquake Event

Characteristics

• Magnitude: 5 M
• Depth: 25.98 km (shallow)
• Source: NEIC
• Location (latitude/longitude): 0.7154, -79.6415
• Time (UTC): 31 Jan 2017 14:22:41
• Time (ECT): 31 Jan 2017 15:22:41

Earthquake Impact Details

The earthquake happened inEcuador, Province of Esmeraldas (population 336,795). The nearest places are Coronel Carlos Concha Torres (4km), Pebas Real (7km), Chinca (8km), Tabuche (10km), Majua (11km), and 66 more.

The following vulnerable infrastructure is nearby and may be affected.

For logistics, the following access points are nearby. The nearest airports are General Rivadeneira (runway 7800ft, 29km), and Pedernales (84km). The nearest ports are Esmeraldas (29km), Rioverde (33km), Balao Terminal (35km), and Cojimies (58km).

The maximum altitude nearby is NaNm.

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

Radius	Population	Density (people/km2)
75 km	470000 people	26
50 km	350000 people	44
20 km	29000 people	23
10 km	4100 people	13

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Green earthquake alert (4.6M,depth:10km) in Japan at 1/31/2017 12:00:08 PM

Green Earthquake in 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 4.6M, Depth:10km
• 31 Jan 2017 12:00:08 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: 10 km (very shallow)
• Source: NEIC
• Location (latitude/longitude): 25.1615, 127.092
• Time (UTC): 31 Jan 2017 12:00:08
• Time (ECT): 31 Jan 2017 13:00:08

Earthquake Impact Details

The earthquake happened off shore, near Japan, Region of Okinawa (population 1,242,315). The distance to the nearest coast is 116km.

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

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Green earthquake alert (4.8M,depth:10km) in Southwest Indian Ridge at 1/31/2017 11:43:09 AM

Green Earthquake in Southwest Indian Ridge

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 4.8M, Depth:10km
• 31 Jan 2017 11:43:09 UTC
• No people within 100km

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

See the GDACS website for live news coverage (including OCHA Situation Reports), the full earthquake report

For information on emergency response, please consult the GDACS Virtual OSOCC.

Earthquake Event

Characteristics

• Magnitude: 4.8 M
• Depth: 10 km (very shallow)
• Source: NEIC
• Location (latitude/longitude): -40.1907, 45.8091
• Time (UTC): 31 Jan 2017 11:43:09
• Time (ECT): 31 Jan 2017 12:43:09

Earthquake Impact Details

The earthquake happened off shore, not near any territory.

Disclaimer

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GDACS daily newsletter for 31/01/2017

 

Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System — Newsletter 31/01/2017

This daily newsletter provides an overview of the natural disasters that happened in the last 24 hours and response measures for ongoing disasters. GDACS currently covers earthquakes, tsunamis, tropical cyclones, volcanic eruptions and floods. The color coding (red, orange, green) is related to the estimated humanitarian impact of the event.

Disaster events in the last 24 hours

GDACS detected the following potential disasters. For up-to-date media coverage, latest maps and ReliefWeb content related to these disasters, please go to GDACS homepage.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km) in Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 31/01/2017 00:55 UTC, No people within 100km.
	On 1/31/2017 12:55:01 AM, an earthquake occurred in Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:70.26km) in Vanuatu 30/01/2017 23:35 UTC, About 52605 people within 100km.
	On 1/30/2017 11:35:23 PM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting About 52605 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:70.26km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:44.78km) in Indonesia 30/01/2017 22:25 UTC, No people within 100km.
	On 1/30/2017 10:25:33 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:44.78km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Indian Ocean Triple Junction 30/01/2017 22:13 UTC, No people within 100km.
	On 1/30/2017 10:13:24 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indian Ocean Triple Junction potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge 30/01/2017 19:08 UTC, No people within 100km.
	On 1/30/2017 7:08:43 PM, an earthquake occurred in Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in West Chile Rise 30/01/2017 16:45 UTC, No people within 100km.
	On 1/30/2017 4:45:08 PM, an earthquake occurred in West Chile Rise potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Costa Rica 30/01/2017 16:20 UTC, 188890 people within 100km.
	On 1/30/2017 4:20:55 PM, an earthquake occurred in Costa Rica potentially affecting 188890 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:54.21km) in Solomon Islands 30/01/2017 14:04 UTC, About 5559 people within 100km.
	On 1/30/2017 2:04:10 PM, an earthquake occurred in Solomon Islands potentially affecting About 5559 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:54.21km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in New Zealand 30/01/2017 13:53 UTC, About 27344 people within 100km.
	On 1/30/2017 1:53:25 PM, an earthquake occurred in New Zealand potentially affecting About 27344 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km) in Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 30/01/2017 13:37 UTC, No people within 100km.
	On 1/30/2017 1:37:26 PM, an earthquake occurred in Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 30/01/2017 13:15 UTC, About 40554 people within 100km.
	On 1/30/2017 1:15:45 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting About 40554 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:77.56km) in Peru 30/01/2017 11:46 UTC, 372343 people within 100km.
	On 1/30/2017 11:46:47 AM, an earthquake occurred in Peru potentially affecting 372343 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:77.56km.

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