Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System — Newsletter 27 Jan 2024
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 5.4M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 27/01/2024 09:33 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/27/2024 9:33:16 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412304
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:11.398km) in China 27/01/2024 09:03 UTC, 290 thousand in 100km.
On 1/27/2024 9:03:05 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 290 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:11.398km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412302
Green alert for tropical cyclone CANDICE-24. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (2.213 million in Tropical Storm).
From 24/01/2024 to 27/01/2024, a Post-tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 106 km/h) CANDICE-24 was active in SWIndian. The cyclone affects these countries: Miscellaneous (French) Indian Ocean Islands, Mauritius (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (2.213 million in tropical storm).
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=TC&eventid=1001044
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.1M, Depth:107.952km) in Guatemala 27/01/2024 05:52 UTC, 7.9 million in 100km.
On 1/27/2024 5:52:49 AM, an earthquake occurred in Guatemala potentially affecting 7.9 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.1M, Depth:107.952km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412296
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:19.789km) in Tajikistan 27/01/2024 05:28 UTC, 950 thousand in 100km.
On 1/27/2024 5:28:45 AM, an earthquake occurred in Tajikistan potentially affecting 950 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:19.789km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412297
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:12.511km) in Türkiye 27/01/2024 05:19 UTC, 5.6 million in 100km.
On 1/27/2024 5:19:19 AM, an earthquake occurred in Türkiye potentially affecting 5.6 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:12.511km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412287
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:215.928km) in Papua New Guinea 27/01/2024 02:15 UTC, 150 thousand in 100km.
On 1/27/2024 2:15:25 AM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 150 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:215.928km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412277
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:34.206km) in [unknown] 27/01/2024 01:36 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/27/2024 1:36:44 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:34.206km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412266
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:40.497km) in [unknown] 26/01/2024 12:46 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/26/2024 12:46:16 PM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:40.497km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412198
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 26/01/2024 12:26 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/26/2024 12:26:20 PM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412196
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in China 26/01/2024 11:40 UTC, 350 thousand in 100km.
On 1/26/2024 11:40:45 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 350 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412193
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in China 26/01/2024 10:16 UTC, 350 thousand in 100km.
On 1/26/2024 10:16:48 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 350 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412188
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Philippines 26/01/2024 07:05 UTC, 2.5 million in 100km.
On 1/26/2024 7:05:37 AM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 2.5 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412172
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:52.318km) in Chile 26/01/2024 06:22 UTC, 5.8 million in 100km.
On 1/26/2024 6:22:16 AM, an earthquake occurred in Chile potentially affecting 5.8 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:52.318km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412169
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Japan 26/01/2024 05:40 UTC, 2.2 million in 100km.
On 1/26/2024 5:40:04 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 2.2 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412170
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:97.416km) in Papua New Guinea 26/01/2024 01:57 UTC, 450 thousand in 100km.
On 1/26/2024 1:57:21 AM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 450 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:97.416km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412153
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in China 26/01/2024 01:55 UTC, 300 thousand in 100km.
On 1/26/2024 1:55:15 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 300 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412140
Green flood alert in Malaysia
On 24/01/2024, a flood started in Malaysia, lasting until 26/01/2024 (last update). The flood caused 1 deaths and 2626 displaced .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1102449