Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System -- Newsletter 11 Apr 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.
Orange flood alert in Kazakhstan
On 28/03/2024, a flood started in Kazakhstan, lasting until 10/04/2024 (last update). The flood caused 2 deaths and 79694 displaced .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1102548
Green alert for tropical cyclone PAUL-24. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 10/04/2024 to 11/04/2024, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 102 km/h) PAUL-24 was active in SWPacific. 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=1001059
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:58.565km) in Ecuador 11/04/2024 04:20 UTC, 5.6 million in 100km.
On 4/11/2024 4:20:38 AM, an earthquake occurred in Ecuador potentially affecting 5.6 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:58.565km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423641
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:52.283km) in Chile 11/04/2024 04:01 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.
On 4/11/2024 4:01:01 AM, an earthquake occurred in Chile potentially affecting 30 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:52.283km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423639
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km) in Philippines 11/04/2024 03:33 UTC, 5.1 million in 100km.
On 4/11/2024 3:33:57 AM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 5.1 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423637
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:46.429km) in United States 10/04/2024 23:41 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 11:41:13 PM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:46.429km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423610
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 10/04/2024 19:26 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 7:26:07 PM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423588
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in China 10/04/2024 18:53 UTC, 1.1 million in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 6:53:50 PM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 1.1 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423581
Green alert for tropical cyclone OLGA-24. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 05/04/2024 to 10/04/2024, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 222 km/h) OLGA-24 was active in SEIndian. The cyclone affects these countries: Australia (vulnerability Low). 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=1001058
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:14.983km) in Taiwan 10/04/2024 16:55 UTC, 3.9 million in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 4:55:12 PM, an earthquake occurred in Taiwan potentially affecting 3.9 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:14.983km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423569
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:7.92km) in Philippines 10/04/2024 16:20 UTC, 610 thousand in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 4:20:17 PM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 610 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:7.92km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423564
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:196.834km) in Tonga 10/04/2024 16:09 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 4:09:03 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:196.834km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423560
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:206.16km) in Bolivia 10/04/2024 15:33 UTC, 2.4 million in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 3:33:42 PM, an earthquake occurred in Bolivia potentially affecting 2.4 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:206.16km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423555
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:6.451km) in China 10/04/2024 14:56 UTC, Few people affected (in MMI>=VII).
On 4/10/2024 2:56:17 PM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting Few people affected (in MMI>=VII). The earthquake had Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:6.451km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423552
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in China 10/04/2024 10:57 UTC, 1.2 million in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 10:57:39 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 1.2 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423516
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:25.373km) in Taiwan 10/04/2024 09:09 UTC, 1.2 million in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 9:09:44 AM, an earthquake occurred in Taiwan potentially affecting 1.2 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:25.373km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423508
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:28.21km) in United States 10/04/2024 08:28 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 8:28:52 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:28.21km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423502
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 10/04/2024 07:57 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 7:57:42 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423501
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:182.719km) in Japan 10/04/2024 06:19 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 6:19:20 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:182.719km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423490
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in [unknown] 10/04/2024 05:53 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 5:53:30 AM, an earthquake occurred in [unknown] potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423489
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:33.542km) in Papua New Guinea 10/04/2024 05:42 UTC, 120 thousand in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 5:42:11 AM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 120 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:33.542km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423488
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10.737km) in Chile 10/04/2024 03:14 UTC, 540 thousand in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 3:14:46 AM, an earthquake occurred in Chile potentially affecting 540 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10.737km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423477
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:35km) in United States 10/04/2024 01:55 UTC, 4 thousand in 100km.
On 4/10/2024 1:55:13 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting 4 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:35km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1423470
Green flood alert in South Africa
On 08/04/2024, a flood started in South Africa, lasting until 10/04/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1102562
Green flood alert in Kenya
On 08/04/2024, a flood started in Kenya, lasting until 10/04/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1102561
Green flood alert in Russia
On 28/03/2024, a flood started in Russia, lasting until 10/04/2024 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 7892 displaced .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1102552
