Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System — Newsletter 06 Jan 2023
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.
Volcanic eruption is on going for Kilauea in United States
Volcano Kilauea is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Green.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=VO&eventid=1000061
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in Loyalty Islands 06/01/2023 05:36 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 5:36:05 AM, an earthquake occurred in Loyalty Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353284
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in South Sandwich Islands Region 06/01/2023 05:04 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 5:04:38 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Sandwich Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353274
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in Japan 06/01/2023 04:44 UTC, 1.5 million in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 4:44:03 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 1.5 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353272
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in North Of Ascension Island 06/01/2023 01:51 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/6/2023 1:51:38 AM, an earthquake occurred in North Of Ascension Island potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353264
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Chagos Archipelago Region 05/01/2023 18:56 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/5/2023 6:56:10 PM, an earthquake occurred in Chagos Archipelago Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353223
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:10km) in Off Coast Of Chiapas, Mexico 05/01/2023 15:27 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/5/2023 3:27:39 PM, an earthquake occurred in Off Coast Of Chiapas, Mexico potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353209
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:193.786km) in Afghanistan 05/01/2023 14:25 UTC, 1.1 million in 100km.
On 1/5/2023 2:25:52 PM, an earthquake occurred in Afghanistan potentially affecting 1.1 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:193.786km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353200
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:124.7km) in Chile 05/01/2023 14:14 UTC, 160 thousand in 100km.
On 1/5/2023 2:14:28 PM, an earthquake occurred in Chile potentially affecting 160 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:124.7km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353199
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Reykjanes Ridge 05/01/2023 12:51 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/5/2023 12:51:44 PM, an earthquake occurred in Reykjanes Ridge potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353180
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:24.394km) in Vanuatu 05/01/2023 07:00 UTC, 50 thousand in 100km.
On 1/5/2023 7:00:46 AM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting 50 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:24.394km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353161
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:12.642km) in Myanmar 05/01/2023 05:51 UTC, 1.4 million in 100km.
On 1/5/2023 5:51:25 AM, an earthquake occurred in Myanmar potentially affecting 1.4 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:12.642km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353157
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10.734km) in Australia 05/01/2023 05:12 UTC, 10 thousand in 100km.
On 1/5/2023 5:12:18 AM, an earthquake occurred in Australia potentially affecting 10 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10.734km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353154
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:12.627km) in China 05/01/2023 04:27 UTC, 760 thousand in 100km.
On 1/5/2023 4:27:40 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 760 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:12.627km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353149
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in South Sandwich Islands Region 05/01/2023 04:20 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/5/2023 4:20:29 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Sandwich Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353148
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Reykjanes Ridge 05/01/2023 04:03 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/5/2023 4:03:10 AM, an earthquake occurred in Reykjanes Ridge potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353150
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:117.625km) in Peru 05/01/2023 03:38 UTC, 460 thousand in 100km.
On 1/5/2023 3:38:16 AM, an earthquake occurred in Peru potentially affecting 460 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:117.625km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353145
Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:388.721km) in Fiji Islands Region 05/01/2023 02:24 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 1/5/2023 2:24:00 AM, an earthquake occurred in Fiji Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:388.721km.
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=EQ&eventid=1353139
Green flood alert in Latvia
On 03/01/2023, a flood started in Latvia, lasting until 05/01/2023 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 8 displaced .
https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1101804