Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System — Newsletter 30 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 alert for tropical cyclone ANGGREK-24. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 15/01/2024 to 30/01/2024, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 213 km/h) ANGGREK-24 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=1001042
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 30/01/2024 00:41 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/30/2024 12:41:20 AM, 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=1412707
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in China 29/01/2024 22:27 UTC, Few people affected (in MMI>=VII).
On 1/29/2024 10:27:41 PM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting Few people affected (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412689
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:183.995km) in El Salvador 29/01/2024 21:38 UTC, 5.2 million in 100km.
On 1/29/2024 9:38:33 PM, an earthquake occurred in El Salvador potentially affecting 5.2 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:183.995km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412680
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:112.972km) in Argentina 29/01/2024 20:37 UTC, 700 thousand in 100km.
On 1/29/2024 8:37:30 PM, an earthquake occurred in Argentina potentially affecting 700 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:112.972km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412669
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:23.266km) in Japan 29/01/2024 20:03 UTC, 1.1 million in 100km.
On 1/29/2024 8:03:04 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 1.1 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:23.266km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412666
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in British Virgin Is. 29/01/2024 20:00 UTC, 40 thousand in 100km.
On 1/29/2024 8:00:52 PM, an earthquake occurred in British Virgin Is. potentially affecting 40 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412660
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:160.566km) in Argentina 29/01/2024 17:43 UTC, 420 thousand in 100km.
On 1/29/2024 5:43:30 PM, an earthquake occurred in Argentina potentially affecting 420 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:160.566km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412646
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:16.524km) in British Virgin Is. 29/01/2024 16:57 UTC, 2 thousand in 100km.
On 1/29/2024 4:57:25 PM, an earthquake occurred in British Virgin Is. potentially affecting 2 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:16.524km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412638
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:436.146km) in [unknown] 29/01/2024 16:57 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/29/2024 4:57:12 PM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:436.146km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412642
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:63.573km) in Japan 29/01/2024 15:19 UTC, 280 thousand in 100km.
On 1/29/2024 3:19:18 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 280 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:63.573km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412627
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in Philippines 29/01/2024 07:37 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/29/2024 7:37:21 AM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412576
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:62.811km) in Papua New Guinea 29/01/2024 04:42 UTC, 470 thousand in 100km.
On 1/29/2024 4:42:01 AM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 470 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:62.811km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1412554
Green flood alert in Thailand
On 27/01/2024, a flood started in Thailand, lasting until 29/01/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 2960 displaced .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1102452
Green flood alert in Brazil
On 13/01/2024, a flood started in Brazil, lasting until 29/01/2024 (last update). The flood caused 18 deaths and 476 displaced .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1102437