Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System -- Newsletter 05 Feb 2022
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 BATSIRAI-22. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 2.238 million .
From 27/01/2022 to 05/02/2022, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 231 km/h) BATSIRAI-22 was active in SWIndian. The cyclone affects these countries: Madagascar (vulnerability High). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 2.238 million .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=TC&eventid=1000859
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:184.68km) in Tonga 05/02/2022 08:20 UTC, Few people within 100km.
On 2/5/2022 8:20:47 AM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting Few people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:184.68km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308889
Green alert for tropical cyclone CLIFF-22. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 04/02/2022 to 05/02/2022, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 83 km/h) CLIFF-22 was active in SWIndian. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm).
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=TC&eventid=1000863
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:14.92km) in United States 05/02/2022 05:20 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 2/5/2022 5:20:45 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:14.92km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308872
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:209.05km) in Afghanistan 05/02/2022 04:16 UTC, 870000 people within 100km.
On 2/5/2022 4:16:01 AM, an earthquake occurred in Afghanistan potentially affecting 870000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:209.05km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308867
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:109.59km) in Timor-Leste 05/02/2022 03:20 UTC, 1120000 people within 100km.
On 2/5/2022 3:20:23 AM, an earthquake occurred in Timor-Leste potentially affecting 1120000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:109.59km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308863
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Japan 05/02/2022 02:46 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 2/5/2022 2:46:40 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=1308865
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 05/02/2022 01:18 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 2/5/2022 1:18:05 AM, an earthquake occurred in Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308844
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km) in American Samoa 04/02/2022 23:15 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 2/4/2022 11:15:19 PM, an earthquake occurred in American Samoa potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308838
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Kermadec Islands Region 04/02/2022 21:32 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 2/4/2022 9:32:18 PM, an earthquake occurred in Kermadec Islands Region potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308827
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:24.34km) in Costa Rica 04/02/2022 21:24 UTC, 630000 people within 100km.
On 2/4/2022 9:24:04 PM, an earthquake occurred in Costa Rica potentially affecting 630000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:24.34km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308824
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:10km) in Southeast Indian Ridge 04/02/2022 20:25 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 2/4/2022 8:25:09 PM, an earthquake occurred in Southeast Indian Ridge potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308821
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Vanuatu 04/02/2022 15:59 UTC, About 71000 people within 100km.
On 2/4/2022 3:59:20 PM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting About 71000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308811
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Tonga 04/02/2022 13:06 UTC, About 82000 people within 100km.
On 2/4/2022 1:06:30 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting About 82000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308881
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:43.77km) in Indonesia 04/02/2022 10:10 UTC, 4280000 people within 100km.
On 2/4/2022 10:10:46 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 4280000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:43.77km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308774
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in South Of Kermadec Islands 04/02/2022 09:30 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 2/4/2022 9:30:42 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Of Kermadec Islands potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308772
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:164.36km) in Argentina 04/02/2022 07:48 UTC, 100000 people within 100km.
On 2/4/2022 7:48:02 AM, an earthquake occurred in Argentina potentially affecting 100000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:164.36km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308761
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Kermadec Islands Region 04/02/2022 06:18 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 2/4/2022 6:18:09 AM, an earthquake occurred in Kermadec Islands Region potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308752
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Kermadec Islands Region 04/02/2022 01:55 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 2/4/2022 1:55:22 AM, an earthquake occurred in Kermadec Islands Region potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308743
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:231.36km) in Indonesia 04/02/2022 01:43 UTC, 240000 people within 100km.
On 2/4/2022 1:43:54 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 240000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:231.36km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1308726
Volcanic eruption is on going for Krakatau in Indonesia
Volcano Krakatau is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Green.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=VO&eventid=1000037
