Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System -- Newsletter 21 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.
Red alert for tropical cyclone RAI-21. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 13.008 million .
From 13/12/2021 to 20/12/2021, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 259 km/h) RAI-21 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Philippines (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 13.008 million .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=TC&eventid=1000853
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 21/12/2021 08:54 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/21/2021 8:54:26 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:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302722
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 21/12/2021 06:59 UTC, About 62000 people within 100km.
On 12/21/2021 6:59:30 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting About 62000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302712
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge 21/12/2021 06:15 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/21/2021 6:15:13 AM, an earthquake occurred in Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302710
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:14.15km) in Indonesia 21/12/2021 05:53 UTC, 150000 people within 100km.
On 12/21/2021 5:53:27 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 150000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:14.15km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302708
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:39.3km) in Myanmar 21/12/2021 05:04 UTC, 320000 people within 100km.
On 12/21/2021 5:04:14 AM, an earthquake occurred in Myanmar potentially affecting 320000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:39.3km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302705
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 21/12/2021 04:24 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/21/2021 4:24:35 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302704
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Philippines 21/12/2021 04:08 UTC, 1340000 people within 100km.
On 12/21/2021 4:08:12 AM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 1340000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302698
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:99.35km) in Russian Federation 21/12/2021 02:53 UTC, 100000 people within 100km.
On 12/21/2021 2:53:16 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russian Federation potentially affecting 100000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:99.35km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302693
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in Japan 21/12/2021 02:46 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/21/2021 2:46:06 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302691
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in Japan 21/12/2021 02:30 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/21/2021 2:30:22 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302689
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:161.67km) in Vanuatu 21/12/2021 01:34 UTC, 110000 people within 100km.
On 12/21/2021 1:34:31 AM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting 110000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:161.67km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302676
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.2M, Depth:15.15km) in United States 20/12/2021 20:10 UTC, 120000 people within 100km.
On 12/20/2021 8:10:18 PM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting 120000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.2M, Depth:15.15km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302639
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:179.22km) in Argentina 20/12/2021 19:12 UTC, About 14000 people within 100km.
On 12/20/2021 7:12:35 PM, an earthquake occurred in Argentina potentially affecting About 14000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:179.22km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302634
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Svalbard and Jan Mayen 20/12/2021 17:22 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/20/2021 5:22:52 PM, an earthquake occurred in Svalbard and Jan Mayen potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302620
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in Argentina 20/12/2021 16:34 UTC, 1220000 people within 100km.
On 12/20/2021 4:34:27 PM, an earthquake occurred in Argentina potentially affecting 1220000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302613
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:48.37km) in Japan 20/12/2021 16:05 UTC, 640000 people within 100km.
On 12/20/2021 4:05:26 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 640000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:48.37km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302610
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:149.92km) in Colombia 20/12/2021 04:20 UTC, 1930000 people within 100km.
On 12/20/2021 4:20:40 AM, an earthquake occurred in Colombia potentially affecting 1930000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:149.92km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302548
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Guatemala 20/12/2021 03:58 UTC, About 90000 people within 100km.
On 12/20/2021 3:58:40 AM, an earthquake occurred in Guatemala potentially affecting About 90000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302539
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6M, Depth:10km) in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 20/12/2021 03:39 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 12/20/2021 3:39:34 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302536
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:231.78km) in Papua New Guinea 20/12/2021 01:36 UTC, 100000 people within 100km.
On 12/20/2021 1:36:25 AM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 100000 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:231.78km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1302512
Volcanic eruption is on going for Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in Tonga
Volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Green.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=VO&eventid=1000036
