Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System — Newsletter 18 Sep 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 http://www.gdacs.org.
Orange alert for tropical cyclone NANMADOL-22. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 11.441 million .
From 12/09/2022 to 18/09/2022, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 250 km/h) NANMADOL-22 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Japan (vulnerability Low). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 11.441 million .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=TC&eventid=1000915
Orange alert for tropical cyclone FIONA-22. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.405 million .
From 14/09/2022 to 18/09/2022, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 176 km/h) FIONA-22 was active in Atlantic. The cyclone affects these countries: Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.405 million .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=TC&eventid=1000916
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in Ryukyu Islands, Japan 18/09/2022 08:09 UTC, 9 thousand in 100km.
On 9/18/2022 8:09:59 AM, an earthquake occurred in Ryukyu Islands, Japan potentially affecting 9 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338235
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km) in Ryukyu Islands, Japan 18/09/2022 08:07 UTC, 9 thousand in 100km.
On 9/18/2022 8:07:28 AM, an earthquake occurred in Ryukyu Islands, Japan potentially affecting 9 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338234
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in China 18/09/2022 06:57 UTC, 2.9 million in 100km.
On 9/18/2022 6:57:35 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 2.9 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338225
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.9M, Depth:10km) in China 18/09/2022 06:44 UTC, 100 thousand (in MMI>=VII).
On 9/18/2022 6:44:14 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 100 thousand (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 6.9M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338219
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km) in China 18/09/2022 06:32 UTC, 1.6 million in 100km.
On 9/18/2022 6:32:01 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 1.6 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338216
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Ryukyu Islands, Japan 18/09/2022 06:04 UTC, 9 thousand in 100km.
On 9/18/2022 6:04:42 AM, an earthquake occurred in Ryukyu Islands, Japan potentially affecting 9 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338243
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Northeast Of Taiwan 18/09/2022 05:59 UTC, 9 thousand in 100km.
On 9/18/2022 5:59:51 AM, an earthquake occurred in Northeast Of Taiwan potentially affecting 9 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338227
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in China 18/09/2022 05:54 UTC, 2.5 million in 100km.
On 9/18/2022 5:54:40 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 2.5 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338212
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km) in China 18/09/2022 05:19 UTC, 6 thousand (in MMI>=VII).
On 9/18/2022 5:19:18 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 6 thousand (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338206
Green alert for tropical cyclone MADELINE-22. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 17/09/2022 to 18/09/2022, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 83 km/h) MADELINE-22 was active in EastPacific. 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=1000918
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Mid-Indian Ridge 18/09/2022 02:25 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 9/18/2022 2:25:01 AM, an earthquake occurred in Mid-Indian Ridge potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338195
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:46.748km) in Japan 18/09/2022 02:09 UTC, 17.2 million in 100km.
On 9/18/2022 2:09:46 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 17.2 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:46.748km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338190
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in China 18/09/2022 02:00 UTC, 730 thousand in 100km.
On 9/18/2022 2:00:08 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 730 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338193
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in China 18/09/2022 01:52 UTC, 830 thousand in 100km.
On 9/18/2022 1:52:32 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 830 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338189
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 18/09/2022 00:26 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 9/18/2022 12:26:34 AM, an earthquake occurred in Southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338171
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:217.506km) in New Ireland Region, P.N.G. 17/09/2022 23:29 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.
On 9/17/2022 11:29:46 PM, an earthquake occurred in New Ireland Region, P.N.G. potentially affecting 30 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:217.506km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338166
Green alert for tropical cyclone LESTER-22. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 15/09/2022 to 17/09/2022, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 74 km/h) LESTER-22 was active in Atlantic. The cyclone affects these countries: Mexico (vulnerability Medium). 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=1000917
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:80.94km) in Mariana Islands 17/09/2022 18:31 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 9/17/2022 6:31:25 PM, an earthquake occurred in Mariana Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:80.94km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338154
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:16.574km) in China 17/09/2022 18:03 UTC, 1.2 million in 100km.
On 9/17/2022 6:03:29 PM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 1.2 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:16.574km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338134
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in China 17/09/2022 15:00 UTC, 2.4 million in 100km.
On 9/17/2022 3:00:10 PM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 2.4 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338112
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in China 17/09/2022 14:45 UTC, 3 thousand (in MMI>=VII).
On 9/17/2022 2:45:27 PM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 3 thousand (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338105
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in China 17/09/2022 14:35 UTC, 2.7 million in 100km.
On 9/17/2022 2:35:13 PM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 2.7 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338104
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:97.749km) in Chile 17/09/2022 13:42 UTC, 150 thousand in 100km.
On 9/17/2022 1:42:37 PM, an earthquake occurred in Chile potentially affecting 150 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:97.749km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338098
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.5M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 17/09/2022 13:41 UTC, 20 thousand (in MMI>=VII).
On 9/17/2022 1:41:17 PM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting 20 thousand (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 6.5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338099
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:120.461km) in Chile 17/09/2022 10:50 UTC, 500 thousand in 100km.
On 9/17/2022 10:50:45 AM, an earthquake occurred in Chile potentially affecting 500 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:120.461km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338075
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:38.621km) in Java, Indonesia 17/09/2022 06:25 UTC, 60 thousand in 100km.
On 9/17/2022 6:25:00 AM, an earthquake occurred in Java, Indonesia potentially affecting 60 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:38.621km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338052
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km) in South Of Africa 17/09/2022 05:25 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 9/17/2022 5:25:55 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Of Africa potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338050
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Mid-Indian Ridge 17/09/2022 04:43 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 9/17/2022 4:43:13 AM, an earthquake occurred in Mid-Indian Ridge potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338049
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Southeast Of Loyalty Islands 17/09/2022 02:59 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.
On 9/17/2022 2:59:15 AM, an earthquake occurred in Southeast Of Loyalty Islands potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338039
Green flood alert in Italy
On 01/09/2022, a flood started in Italy, lasting until 17/09/2022 (last update). The flood caused 7 deaths and 0 displaced .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1101629
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Easter Island Region 17/09/2022 00:57 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 9/17/2022 12:57:24 AM, an earthquake occurred in Easter Island Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338031
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:39.026km) in Kermadec Islands, New Zealand 17/09/2022 00:06 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 9/17/2022 12:06:56 AM, an earthquake occurred in Kermadec Islands, New Zealand potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:39.026km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1338018