Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System — Newsletter 17 Dec 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.
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in Cuba Region 17/12/2022 06:40 UTC, 380 thousand in 100km.
On 12/17/2022 6:40:52 AM, an earthquake occurred in Cuba Region potentially affecting 380 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350827
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:5km) in United States 16/12/2022 23:35 UTC, 400 thousand in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 11:35:28 PM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting 400 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:5km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350781
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Kuril Islands 16/12/2022 22:54 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 10:54:56 PM, an earthquake occurred in Kuril Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350780
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:35km) in Sunda Strait, Indonesia 16/12/2022 21:50 UTC, 40 thousand in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 9:50:47 PM, an earthquake occurred in Sunda Strait, Indonesia potentially affecting 40 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:35km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350775
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:189.649km) in Indonesia 16/12/2022 21:38 UTC, 2.9 million in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 9:38:32 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 2.9 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:189.649km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350773
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:118.097km) in Southeast Of Honshu, Japan 16/12/2022 21:26 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 9:26:56 PM, an earthquake occurred in Southeast Of Honshu, Japan potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:118.097km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350778
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10.092km) in Halmahera, Indonesia 16/12/2022 17:00 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 5:00:50 PM, an earthquake occurred in Halmahera, Indonesia potentially affecting 30 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10.092km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350756
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:206.934km) in Tonga Islands 16/12/2022 16:38 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 4:38:57 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga Islands potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:206.934km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350757
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:558.171km) in Fiji Islands Region 16/12/2022 12:07 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 12:07:19 PM, an earthquake occurred in Fiji Islands Region potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:558.171km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350724
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in South Of Java, Indonesia 16/12/2022 11:19 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 11:19:08 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Of Java, Indonesia potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350722
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:140.227km) in Philippines 16/12/2022 11:00 UTC, 12.3 million in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 11:00:46 AM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 12.3 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:140.227km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350721
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:35km) in South Sandwich Islands Region 16/12/2022 10:47 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 10:47:50 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Sandwich Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:35km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350720
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Off Coast Of Northern Peru 16/12/2022 10:23 UTC, 970 thousand in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 10:23:50 AM, an earthquake occurred in Off Coast Of Northern Peru potentially affecting 970 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350715
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10.535km) in China 16/12/2022 08:08 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 8:08:17 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10.535km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350710
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:16.459km) in Myanmar 16/12/2022 07:58 UTC, 7.2 million in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 7:58:31 AM, an earthquake occurred in Myanmar potentially affecting 7.2 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:16.459km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350708
Green alert for tropical cyclone SEVEN-22. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 14/12/2022 to 16/12/2022, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 83 km/h) SEVEN-22 was active in NorthIndian. 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=1000952
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:7.35km) in Peru 16/12/2022 05:56 UTC, 8.3 million in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 5:56:53 AM, an earthquake occurred in Peru potentially affecting 8.3 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:7.35km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350698
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:129.729km) in Banda Sea 16/12/2022 05:02 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 5:02:16 AM, an earthquake occurred in Banda Sea potentially affecting 30 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:129.729km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350695
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in Halmahera, Indonesia 16/12/2022 04:24 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 4:24:45 AM, an earthquake occurred in Halmahera, Indonesia potentially affecting 30 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350691
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:58.021km) in Southwestern Ryukyu Isl., Japan 16/12/2022 03:08 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 3:08:48 AM, an earthquake occurred in Southwestern Ryukyu Isl., Japan potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:58.021km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350686
Green flood alert in Malaysia
On 15/12/2022, a flood started in Malaysia, lasting until 16/12/2022 (last update). The flood caused 16 deaths and 0 displaced .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1101790
Green flood alert in Namibia
On 14/12/2022, a flood started in Namibia, lasting until 16/12/2022 (last update). The flood caused 2 deaths and 0 displaced .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1101789
Green flood alert in Indonesia
On 08/12/2022, a flood started in Indonesia, lasting until 16/12/2022 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1101777
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:97.151km) in Japan 16/12/2022 00:25 UTC, 42.5 million in 100km.
On 12/16/2022 12:25:11 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 42.5 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:97.151km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1350664