M 6.8 - 58km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu

2017-05-09 13:52:11 UTC 14.618°S 167.371°E 179.0 km depth

PAGER

Back to ImpactContributed by US³ last updated 2017-05-09 14:14:12 (UTC)

The data below are the most preferred data available

Estimated Fatalities

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map — Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan

MMI	Shaking	Pop.
I	Not Felt	--*
II-III	Weak	118 k*
IV	Light	163 k
V	Moderate	0 k
VI	Strong	0 k
VII	Very Strong	0 k
VIII	Severe	0 k
IX	Violent	0 k
X	Extreme	0 k

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are nonductile reinforced concrete frame and unknown/miscellaneous types construction.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

MMI	City	Pop.
IV	Port-Olry	2 k
IV	Saratamata	<1 k
IV	Sola	1 k
IV	Luganville	13 k
IV	Norsup	3 k
IV	Lakatoro	<1 k
III	Port-Vila	36 k
III	Lata	<1 k
I		<1 k

For More Information

Scientific Background for PAGER