Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System -- Newsletter 14 Dec 2021
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 https://www.gdacs.org.
Red alert for tropical cyclone RAI-21. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 13.584 million .
From 13/12/2021 to 14/12/2021, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 185 km/h) RAI-21 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Philippines (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 13.584 million .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=TC&eventid=1000853
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 14/12/2021 08:31 UTC, About 61000 people within 100km.
On 12/14/2021 8:31:31 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting About 61000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301505
Green alert for tropical cyclone RUBY-21. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 748 .
From 11/12/2021 to 14/12/2021, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 130 km/h) RUBY-21 was active in SEPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: New Caledonia (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 748 .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=TC&eventid=1000852
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 14/12/2021 05:46 UTC, About 41000 people within 100km.
On 12/14/2021 5:46:40 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting About 41000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301459
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:22.45km) in Chile 14/12/2021 04:23 UTC, About 66000 people within 100km.
On 12/14/2021 4:23:55 AM, an earthquake occurred in Chile potentially affecting About 66000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:22.45km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301437
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 14/12/2021 03:47 UTC, About 23000 people within 100km.
On 12/14/2021 3:47:02 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting About 23000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301444
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 7.3M, Depth:18.45km) in Indonesia 14/12/2021 03:20 UTC, About 42000 people within 100km.
On 12/14/2021 3:20:24 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting About 42000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 7.3M, Depth:18.45km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301424
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:15.75km) in United States 14/12/2021 01:22 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/14/2021 1:22:45 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:15.75km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301408
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in United States 14/12/2021 00:02 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/14/2021 12:02:11 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301404
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:60.06km) in El Salvador 13/12/2021 23:40 UTC, 2970000 people within 100km.
On 12/13/2021 11:40:28 PM, an earthquake occurred in El Salvador potentially affecting 2970000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:60.06km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301403
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km) in Southeast Of Easter Island 13/12/2021 21:44 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/13/2021 9:44:58 PM, an earthquake occurred in Southeast Of Easter Island potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301393
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:70.57km) in Indonesia 13/12/2021 21:14 UTC, 620000 people within 100km.
On 12/13/2021 9:14:06 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 620000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:70.57km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301387
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:512.11km) in Tonga 13/12/2021 18:05 UTC, About 800 people within 100km.
On 12/13/2021 6:05:40 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting About 800 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:512.11km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301382
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Peru 13/12/2021 17:51 UTC, About 39000 people within 100km.
On 12/13/2021 5:51:35 PM, an earthquake occurred in Peru potentially affecting About 39000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301346
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:29.27km) in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 13/12/2021 14:03 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/13/2021 2:03:48 PM, an earthquake occurred in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:29.27km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301336
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:98.98km) in Peru 13/12/2021 13:28 UTC, About 43000 people within 100km.
On 12/13/2021 1:28:45 PM, an earthquake occurred in Peru potentially affecting About 43000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:98.98km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301332
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:25.49km) in Vanuatu 13/12/2021 11:44 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/13/2021 11:44:49 AM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:25.49km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301305
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:35km) in Papua New Guinea 13/12/2021 11:12 UTC, About 35000 people within 100km.
On 12/13/2021 11:12:59 AM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting About 35000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:35km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301303
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:541.49km) in Fiji 13/12/2021 10:30 UTC, About 6000 people within 100km.
On 12/13/2021 10:30:23 AM, an earthquake occurred in Fiji potentially affecting About 6000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:541.49km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301307
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:156.88km) in Philippines 13/12/2021 09:12 UTC, 11960000 people within 100km.
On 12/13/2021 9:12:35 AM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 11960000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:156.88km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301290
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:180.1km) in Mexico 13/12/2021 07:03 UTC, 4870000 people within 100km.
On 12/13/2021 7:03:08 AM, an earthquake occurred in Mexico potentially affecting 4870000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:180.1km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301278
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:61.06km) in Indonesia 13/12/2021 05:46 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/13/2021 5:46:59 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:61.06km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301273
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Bonin Islands, Japan Region 13/12/2021 01:15 UTC, Few people within 100km.
On 12/13/2021 1:15:54 AM, an earthquake occurred in Bonin Islands, Japan Region potentially affecting Few people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301260
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:557.99km) in Fiji 13/12/2021 00:36 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/13/2021 12:36:46 AM, an earthquake occurred in Fiji potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:557.99km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1301242