Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System — Newsletter 07 Jan 2023
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 5.2M, Depth:10km) in Morocco 07/01/2023 08:12 UTC, 2.3 million in 100km.
On 1/7/2023 8:12:28 AM, an earthquake occurred in Morocco potentially affecting 2.3 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353406
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:11.85km) in Greece 07/01/2023 06:39 UTC, 950 thousand in 100km.
On 1/7/2023 6:39:29 AM, an earthquake occurred in Greece potentially affecting 950 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:11.85km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353396
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:110.942km) in Argentina 07/01/2023 06:23 UTC, 60 thousand in 100km.
On 1/7/2023 6:23:41 AM, an earthquake occurred in Argentina potentially affecting 60 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:110.942km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353395
Green alert for tropical cyclone SEVEN-23. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 06/01/2023 to 07/01/2023, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 83 km/h) SEVEN-23 was active in SWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: New Caledonia (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=1000955
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:579.382km) in Celebes Sea 07/01/2023 05:21 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/7/2023 5:21:56 AM, an earthquake occurred in Celebes Sea potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:579.382km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353391
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:30.523km) in Indonesia 07/01/2023 03:01 UTC, 50 thousand in 100km.
On 1/7/2023 3:01:28 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 50 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:30.523km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353384
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Greece 07/01/2023 01:52 UTC, 940 thousand in 100km.
On 1/7/2023 1:52:58 AM, an earthquake occurred in Greece potentially affecting 940 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353364
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in South Of Java, Indonesia 06/01/2023 22:27 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 10:27:47 PM, 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=1353350
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:46.988km) in Hokkaido, Japan Region 06/01/2023 22:27 UTC, 120 thousand in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 10:27:31 PM, an earthquake occurred in Hokkaido, Japan Region potentially affecting 120 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:46.988km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353349
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10.036km) in Greenland 06/01/2023 20:55 UTC, 2 thousand in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 8:55:40 PM, an earthquake occurred in Greenland potentially affecting 2 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10.036km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353345
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:216.189km) in Tonga Islands 06/01/2023 20:07 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 8:07:18 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:216.189km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353342
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:216.542km) in Argentina 06/01/2023 20:06 UTC, 150 thousand in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 8:06:20 PM, an earthquake occurred in Argentina potentially affecting 150 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:216.542km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353339
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:574.355km) in Fiji Islands Region 06/01/2023 20:01 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 8:01:10 PM, an earthquake occurred in Fiji Islands Region potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:574.355km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353340
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:61.187km) in Off Coast Of Northern Peru 06/01/2023 16:50 UTC, 510 thousand in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 4:50:03 PM, an earthquake occurred in Off Coast Of Northern Peru potentially affecting 510 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:61.187km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353327
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:505.104km) in South Of Fiji Islands 06/01/2023 11:52 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 11:52:37 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Of Fiji Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:505.104km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353299
Volcanic eruption is on going for Kilauea in United States
Volcano Kilauea is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Green.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=VO&eventid=1000061
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in Loyalty Islands 06/01/2023 05:36 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 5:36:05 AM, an earthquake occurred in Loyalty Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353284
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in South Sandwich Islands Region 06/01/2023 05:04 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 5:04:38 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Sandwich Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353274
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in Japan 06/01/2023 04:44 UTC, 1.5 million in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 4:44:03 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 1.5 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353272
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in North Of Ascension Island 06/01/2023 01:51 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 1:51:38 AM, an earthquake occurred in North Of Ascension Island potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353264
Green flood alert in Brazil
On 19/12/2022, a flood started in Brazil, lasting until 06/01/2023 (last update). The flood caused 3 deaths and 242 displaced .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1101792
Green flood alert in Democratic Republic of the Congo
On 01/11/2022, a flood started in Democratic Republic of the Congo, lasting until 06/01/2023 (last update). The flood caused 16 deaths and 300 displaced .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1101735