Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System -- Newsletter 10 Dec 2021 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 https://www.gdacs.org. Volcanic eruption is on going for Semeru in Indonesia Volcano Semeru is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Orange. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=VO&eventid=1000035 Volcanic eruption is on going for La Palma in Spain Volcano La Palma is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Orange. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=VO&eventid=1000031 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:100.48km) in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 10/12/2021 05:03 UTC, No people within 100km. On 12/10/2021 5:03:35 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:100.48km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300841 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:136.11km) in Papua New Guinea 10/12/2021 05:01 UTC, 160000 people within 100km. On 12/10/2021 5:01:23 AM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 160000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:136.11km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300842 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:110.18km) in Vanuatu 10/12/2021 00:56 UTC, About 26000 people within 100km. On 12/10/2021 12:56:52 AM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting About 26000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:110.18km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300813 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in Solomon Islands 10/12/2021 00:18 UTC, No people within 100km. On 12/10/2021 12:18:25 AM, an earthquake occurred in Solomon Islands potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300810 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km) in United States 09/12/2021 23:32 UTC, No people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 11:32:16 PM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300801 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:151.66km) in Colombia 09/12/2021 23:14 UTC, 1870000 people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 11:14:40 PM, an earthquake occurred in Colombia potentially affecting 1870000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:151.66km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300799 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:63.78km) in Indonesia 09/12/2021 23:07 UTC, 320000 people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 11:07:38 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 320000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:63.78km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300798 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km) in United States 09/12/2021 21:08 UTC, No people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 9:08:55 PM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300781 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:229.34km) in Northern Mariana Islands 09/12/2021 17:05 UTC, No people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 5:05:40 PM, an earthquake occurred in Northern Mariana Islands potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:229.34km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300765 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Papua New Guinea 09/12/2021 16:46 UTC, About 37000 people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 4:46:14 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting About 37000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300761 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Mexico 09/12/2021 15:31 UTC, About 6000 people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 3:31:05 PM, an earthquake occurred in Mexico potentially affecting About 6000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300751 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in United States 09/12/2021 15:05 UTC, No people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 3:05:34 PM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300745 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:54.95km) in Indonesia 09/12/2021 14:55 UTC, 200000 people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 2:55:24 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 200000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:54.95km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300740 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in United States 09/12/2021 14:53 UTC, No people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 2:53:17 PM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300741 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:35km) in Papua New Guinea 09/12/2021 13:52 UTC, 220000 people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 1:52:33 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 220000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:35km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300720 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:42.94km) in Papua New Guinea 09/12/2021 13:22 UTC, About 22000 people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 1:22:50 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting About 22000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:42.94km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300750 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:74.89km) in Philippines 09/12/2021 12:45 UTC, 720000 people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 12:45:02 PM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 720000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:74.89km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300710 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Japan 09/12/2021 08:57 UTC, No people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 8:57:49 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300692 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Japan 09/12/2021 08:10 UTC, No people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 8:10:39 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300687 Green alert for tropical cyclone TERATAI-21. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm). From 01/12/2021 to 09/12/2021, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 65 km/h) TERATAI-21 was active in SEIndian. 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=1000850 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:174.04km) in Philippines 09/12/2021 05:42 UTC, 15290000 people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 5:42:51 AM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 15290000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:174.04km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300674 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in United States 09/12/2021 05:12 UTC, No people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 5:12:40 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300672 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in United States 09/12/2021 04:10 UTC, No people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 4:10:58 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300667 Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6M, Depth:17km) in Japan 09/12/2021 02:05 UTC, About 600 people within 100km. On 12/9/2021 2:05:09 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting About 600 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6M, Depth:17km. https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1300656