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Global Diaster Alert and Coordination System

GDACS is a cooperation framework between the United Nations and the European Commission.
It includes disaster managers and disaster information systems worldwide and aims at filling
the information and coordination gaps in the first phase after major disasters.

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Near real-time notification about natural disaster with a potential humanitarian impact

August 15th, 2026 23:59:33 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 16/08/2026 03:42 UTC, 1.1 million in 100km.
On 8/16/2026 3:42:59 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 1.1 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km.
August 15th, 2026 23:39:13 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 6.1M, Depth:188.148km) in Vanuatu 16/08/2026 03:20 UTC, 5 thousand in MMI IV.
On 8/16/2026 3:20:24 AM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting 5 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.1M, Depth:188.148km.
August 13th, 2026 10:50:11 EDT -0400 Green notification for tropical cyclone ONE-C-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 10425 .
From 12/08/2026 to 16/08/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 130 km/h) ONE-C-26 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 10425 .
August 15th, 2026 19:36:19 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 23:12 UTC, 870 thousand in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 11:12:54 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 870 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km.
August 15th, 2026 19:13:53 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km) in Micronesia 15/08/2026 22:52 UTC, 3 thousand in MMI VI.
On 8/15/2026 10:52:55 PM, an earthquake occurred in Micronesia potentially affecting 3 thousand in MMI VI. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km.
August 15th, 2026 20:37:24 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 21:08 UTC, 700 thousand in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 9:08:32 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 700 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
August 12th, 2026 23:09:14 EDT -0400 Green notification for tropical cyclone HERNAN-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 13/08/2026 to 15/08/2026, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 74 km/h) HERNAN-26 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 (0 in tropical storm).
August 15th, 2026 17:06:42 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 20:29 UTC, 1.1 million in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 8:29:44 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 1.1 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.
August 15th, 2026 15:51:33 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:39.954km) in Japan 15/08/2026 19:32 UTC, 2 thousand in MMI III.
On 8/15/2026 7:32:30 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 2 thousand in MMI III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:39.954km.
August 15th, 2026 15:33:02 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 18:40 UTC, 1.3 million in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 6:40:21 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 1.3 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.
August 15th, 2026 14:28:06 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 17:51 UTC, 560 thousand in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 5:51:27 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 560 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
August 15th, 2026 14:15:53 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 17:44 UTC, 930 thousand in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 5:44:14 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 930 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km.
August 15th, 2026 14:09:43 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Off East Coast Of Kamchatka 15/08/2026 17:41 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 5:41:42 PM, an earthquake occurred in Off East Coast Of Kamchatka potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km.
August 15th, 2026 13:55:34 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 17:21 UTC, 1.1 million in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 5:21:07 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 1.1 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.
August 15th, 2026 17:56:24 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:9.95km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 16:58 UTC, 590 thousand in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 4:58:05 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 590 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:9.95km.
August 15th, 2026 12:43:23 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:72.495km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 16:25 UTC, 650 thousand in MMI IV.
On 8/15/2026 4:25:18 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 650 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:72.495km.
August 15th, 2026 15:22:04 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 15:52 UTC, 960 thousand in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 3:52:32 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 960 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.
August 15th, 2026 13:28:42 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:171.398km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 13:56 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 1:56:26 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:171.398km.
August 15th, 2026 08:32:16 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 12:14 UTC, 1.2 million in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 12:14:39 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 1.2 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km.
August 15th, 2026 07:51:40 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:66.357km) in Taiwan 15/08/2026 11:30 UTC, 4.2 million in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 11:30:15 AM, an earthquake occurred in Taiwan potentially affecting 4.2 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:66.357km.
August 15th, 2026 07:27:15 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:120.214km) in Papua New Guinea 15/08/2026 11:10 UTC, 200 thousand in MMI IV.
On 8/15/2026 11:10:24 AM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 200 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:120.214km.
August 15th, 2026 07:14:59 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 6.9M, Depth:172.526km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 10:54 UTC, 10.8 million in MMI V.
On 8/15/2026 10:54:52 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 10.8 million in MMI V. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.9M, Depth:172.526km.
August 15th, 2026 06:53:39 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 10:31 UTC, 1.1 million in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 10:31:30 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 1.1 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km.
August 15th, 2026 06:06:52 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:272.756km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 09:51 UTC, 430 thousand in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 9:51:45 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 430 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:272.756km.
August 15th, 2026 05:50:39 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 15/08/2026 09:32 UTC, 1.1 million in 100km.
On 8/15/2026 9:32:53 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 1.1 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.

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