M 5.5 - 68 km SE of Amahai, Indonesia

  • 2024-12-16 10:14:44 (UTC)
  • 3.830°S 129.304°E
  • 24.8 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2025-01-29 11:29:01 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

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

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 953 k*
IV Light 194 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

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick with concrete floor and precast concrete frame with wall construction.

Secondary Effects

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

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
IV Tehoru 0 k
IV Amahai 48 k
IV Masohi 0 k
IV Waipia 0 k
IV Saparua 0 k
III Kairatu 0 k
III Wahai 0 k
III Pelau 0 k
III Werinama 0 k
III Ambon 356 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)