GDACS daily newsletter for 24/07/2016

 

Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System — Newsletter 24/07/2016

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 GDACS homepage.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:46.74km) in Philippines 24/07/2016 04:22 UTC, 1226940 people within 100km.
	On 7/24/2016 4:22:22 AM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 1226940 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:46.74km.

	Green alert for tropical cyclone GEORGETTE-16. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.
	From 21/07/2016 to 24/07/2016, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 148 km/h) GEORGETTE-16 was active in EastPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.

	Green alert for tropical cyclone FRANK-16. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.
	From 21/07/2016 to 24/07/2016, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 102 km/h) FRANK-16 was active in EastPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Mexico (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:93.02km) in Japan 24/07/2016 02:51 UTC, 740485 people within 100km.
	On 7/24/2016 2:51:19 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 740485 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:93.02km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:12.05km) in China 24/07/2016 01:45 UTC, About 12625 people within 100km.
	On 7/24/2016 1:45:10 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting About 12625 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:12.05km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:54.86km) in Japan 24/07/2016 00:51 UTC, 35232684 people within 100km.
	On 7/24/2016 12:51:01 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 35232684 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:54.86km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:21.1km) in Bolivia 23/07/2016 22:17 UTC, About 9806 people within 100km.
	On 7/23/2016 10:17:56 PM, an earthquake occurred in Bolivia potentially affecting About 9806 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:21.1km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Tonga 23/07/2016 21:45 UTC, No people within 100km.
	On 7/23/2016 9:45:25 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:63.81km) in Indonesia 23/07/2016 21:30 UTC, 440831 people within 100km.
	On 7/23/2016 9:30:07 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 440831 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:63.81km.

	Green alert for tropical cyclone DARBY-16. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.
	From 11/07/2016 to 23/07/2016, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 185 km/h) DARBY-16 was active in CentralPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: United States (vulnerability Low). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in Samoa 23/07/2016 20:09 UTC, About 928 people within 100km.
	On 7/23/2016 8:09:19 PM, an earthquake occurred in Samoa potentially affecting About 928 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:43.59km) in Solomon Islands 23/07/2016 18:21 UTC, About 21306 people within 100km.
	On 7/23/2016 6:21:51 PM, an earthquake occurred in Solomon Islands potentially affecting About 21306 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:43.59km.

	Green alert for tropical cyclone FOUR-16. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.
	From 23/07/2016 to 23/07/2016, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 65 km/h) FOUR-16 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:34.98km) in Mexico 23/07/2016 08:52 UTC, No people within 100km.
	On 7/23/2016 8:52:01 AM, an earthquake occurred in Mexico potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:34.98km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 23/07/2016 07:41 UTC, No people within 100km.
	On 7/23/2016 7:41:44 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:39.91km) in Indonesia 23/07/2016 07:27 UTC, No people within 100km.
	On 7/23/2016 7:27:47 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:39.91km.

Discussions in Virtual OSOCC

The GDACS Virtual OSOCC is a forum for emergency managers. If you are involved in an ongoing emergency as a local emergency management authority or as an international responder, please provide your information in the GDACS Virtual OSOCC. The following emergencies are currently open.

Open emergencies

Myanmar Floods 3-August-2015 updated: 13-August-2015

7.9M Earthquake in Nepal on 25 Apr 2015 06:11 UTC 25-Apr-2015 updated: 9-August-2015 EQ-2015-000048-NPL

Typhoon Maysak - FS Micronesia 31-March-2015 updated: 14-Apr-2015

Chile - floods 26-March-2015 updated: 27-Apr-2015 FL-2015-000027-CHL

Tropical Cyclone Pam 11-March-2015 updated: 30-July-2015 TC-2015-000023-VUT

Typhoon Chan-hom 11-July-2015 updated: 11-July-2015

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