Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System -- Newsletter 19 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 13.008 million .
From 13/12/2021 to 18/12/2021, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 259 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 13.008 million .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=TC&eventid=1000853
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:35km) in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 19/12/2021 08:09 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/19/2021 8:09:27 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:35km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302424
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:80.8km) in Philippines 19/12/2021 06:27 UTC, 8980000 people within 100km.
On 12/19/2021 6:27:09 AM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 8980000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:80.8km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302408
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:10km) in India 19/12/2021 03:19 UTC, About 64000 people within 100km.
On 12/19/2021 3:19:45 AM, an earthquake occurred in India potentially affecting About 64000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302393
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Japan 19/12/2021 01:51 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/19/2021 1:51:51 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302377
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in China 18/12/2021 23:54 UTC, About 4000 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 11:54:27 PM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting About 4000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302374
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:165.7km) in United States 18/12/2021 22:04 UTC, About 900 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 10:04:49 PM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting About 900 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:165.7km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302367
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 18/12/2021 20:27 UTC, 630000 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 8:27:31 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 630000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302356
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu 18/12/2021 20:14 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 8:14:16 PM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302355
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6M, Depth:10km) in South Africa 18/12/2021 20:05 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 8:05:44 PM, an earthquake occurred in South Africa potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302352
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:38.5km) in Indonesia 18/12/2021 19:06 UTC, 290000 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 7:06:09 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 290000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:38.5km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302340
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 18/12/2021 18:25 UTC, 260000 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 6:25:59 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 260000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302334
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:65.49km) in Guatemala 18/12/2021 17:48 UTC, 1330000 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 5:48:44 PM, an earthquake occurred in Guatemala potentially affecting 1330000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:65.49km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302333
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:99.1km) in Tonga 18/12/2021 16:49 UTC, About 84000 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 4:49:47 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting About 84000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:99.1km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302331
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Chagos Archipelago Region 18/12/2021 13:39 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 1:39:28 PM, an earthquake occurred in Chagos Archipelago Region potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302306
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:31.99km) in Italy 18/12/2021 10:34 UTC, 11220000 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 10:34:47 AM, an earthquake occurred in Italy potentially affecting 11220000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:31.99km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302288
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Svalbard and Jan Mayen 18/12/2021 08:50 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 8:50:59 AM, an earthquake occurred in Svalbard and Jan Mayen potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302280
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:27.14km) in Mexico 18/12/2021 08:32 UTC, About 11000 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 8:32:41 AM, an earthquake occurred in Mexico potentially affecting About 11000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:27.14km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302279
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:165.94km) in Indonesia 18/12/2021 06:41 UTC, About 43000 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 6:41:06 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting About 43000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:165.94km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302267
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:51.94km) in El Salvador 18/12/2021 06:12 UTC, 1120000 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 6:12:14 AM, an earthquake occurred in El Salvador potentially affecting 1120000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:51.94km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302266
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Kyrgyzstan 18/12/2021 05:42 UTC, 4330000 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 5:42:43 AM, an earthquake occurred in Kyrgyzstan potentially affecting 4330000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302264
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:62.42km) in Greece 18/12/2021 05:16 UTC, 170000 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 5:16:39 AM, an earthquake occurred in Greece potentially affecting 170000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:62.42km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302262
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Mexico 18/12/2021 02:41 UTC, About 9000 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 2:41:28 AM, an earthquake occurred in Mexico potentially affecting About 9000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302250
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 18/12/2021 02:10 UTC, About 37000 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 2:10:42 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting About 37000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302247
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in Tonga 18/12/2021 01:12 UTC, About 19000 people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 1:12:29 AM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting About 19000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302229
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:53.5km) in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 18/12/2021 00:58 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/18/2021 12:58:38 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:53.5km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302232
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