2017 Central Ocean earthquake and tidal wave

2017 Central Ocean earthquake and tidal wave

File:CentralOceanEarthquakeMap.png Map of the Central Ocean and the epicenter of the earthquake
UTC time	??
Date *	June 10, 2017 [[Category:EQ articles using 'date' or 'time' (deprecated)]]
Origin time *	16:51:36 ST [[Category:EQ articles using 'origintime' (deprecated)]]
Magnitude	9.4
Epicenter	Central Ocean
Type	Megathrust earthquake
Areas affected	Namor
* Deprecated	See documentation.

The 2017 Central Ocean earthquake and tidal wave, popularly known as the June 10 tidal wave, occurred at 16:51:36 ST on 10 June 2017. The epicenter of the earthquake was situated a few kilometers east of the Binh Minh archipelago in the autonomous republic of Tuhao in southern Namor. The earthquake triggered a massive seismic tidal wave that devastated the southern coast of Namor.

The tidal wave is considered to be one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history, killing over 10,000 people and injuring over 20,000 more. It also left between 700,000 and a million people without a permanent home, triggering the worst displacement crisis in Namor since the Namorese Civil War. Namor as a whole suffered economically from the tidal wave, with the Ministry of Economic Development reporting a contraction in the country's GDP during the third quarter of 2017 — the first time the Namorese economy had shrunk since Recession of 1980. The destruction of schools along the southern coast sparked fears that many Namorese children will be indefinitely detached from the education system, giving rise to a lost generation.

The impact of the June 10 tidal wave has led Namorese media to compare it to the Great Wave of 1794 from which Namor did not recover for decades.

Timeline

All times are in Standard Time (ST). Some of the times are approximations.

• 16:51:36: A magnitude 9.4 earthquake is detected off the coast of the Binh Minh archipelago.
• 16:55: The Namorese Central Weather Authority issues a red tidal wave warning for the coasts of Minjian, Khao, and Tuhao. An orange tidal wave warning was issued for the coastlines of Peitoa and Southern Namor. Mass evacuation orders are issued after the regional governments of Arra, Tojav, Khao, Tuhao, East Namor, Peitoa, and Southern Namor declare a state of emergency. The central government orders the shutdown of all ports in the southern coast.
• 17:25: The tidal wave hits the Binh Minh archipelago, flooding the prefectural capital of Cảng Niết Bàn.
• 17:30: Natel reports a crash in its northeastern phone network due to an increase in phone calls.
• 18:00: The tidal wave hits mainland Namor approximately one hour after the earthquake. Khao and Tuhao are hit the hardest, with the wave penetrating over 15 kilometers into the parts of Khao bordering the Samsomkiad River. Ngam International Airport, the largest airport in Khao, is flooded.
• 19:00: The wave hits Peitoa and Southern Namor, causing considerable damage in both districts. Floods break out in the Nozama River Delta.

Aftermath

A flooded house in Binh Minh Prefecture, Tuhao

Namor experienced severe damage from the tidal wave due to its proximity to the epicenter of the earthquake. The southern coast, considered to be the most economically developed part of the country, was crippled by the waves. Economic activity came to a standstill as factories, ports and stores were destroyed. Two of Namor's largest stock exchanges — the Kinsan Stock Exchange and Mojing Stock Exchange — plunged by 9.38% and 15.2% respectively the day after the earthquake.

In response to the tidal wave, the central government declared a national state of emergency — the first time it had done so since the June 28 Attacks. President-General Antelope Shohai ordered the Namorese Liberation Army to lead search and rescue efforts and provide disaster relief to the coast. Over 200,000 troops, 500 aircraft, and 40 naval ships, backed by police and firefighters, participated in Operation Rishen, making it the largest assistance operation in Namorese military history.

Governmental sources reported that over 700,000 people were displaced by the tidal wave, while local media in affected areas reported that over a million had been displaced. Shelters were set up in hospitals, schools, and stadiums. To accommodate as many people as possible, authorities asked people to share their homes with those seeking shelter. One official working in Khao described the resettlement process as a "logistical nightmare," noting that authorities had never adequately prepared for the effects of a massive tidal wave.

Donations and tributes to the eastern coast came from across the country. On social media, users changed their avatars to the Namorese flag as a show of support and unity, while hashtags such as "#NamorPrevails" and "#StrongerThanTheWave" dominated Facebook and Twitter. President-General Antelope proclaimed a three-day period of mourning starting from June 20 and ending on June 22, right before Nushen Day on June 24.

In July, the government passed the Regeneration Act, an economic stimulus that was intended to support the Namorese economy in the aftermath of the wave. At 1.5 trillion USD, or 17 percent of Namor's gross domestic product, the Regeneration Act was the largest stimulus passed in Namorese history. Most of the stimulus went to funding tax cuts, infrastructure, and housing projects. The stimulus enjoyed support from the public at first but ran into controversy in August after mayor Teyvada Vongvichit of Ko Sansung, a town in Khao, was arrested for embezzling stimulus funds. The incident diluted public confidence in the government's ability to lead an economic recovery.

In September, the Ministry of Education reported that 488 public schools were partially or completely destroyed by the tidal wave, leaving an estimated 1.5 million primary, intermediate and secondary school students out of school.

The Ministry of Economic Development reported that Namor's GDP shrank by 0.1% during the third quarter, the first time Namor's economy had contracted since 1980. Despite fears that the economy would continue to shrink in the fourth quarter, bringing Namor to an official state of recession, the Ministry reported 1.5% growth in the fourth quarter, which it attributed to increased consumer demand and government spending.

Public confidence in the Namorese government and economy reached an all-time low in the aftermath of the tidal wave. Antelope Shohai's approval rating, which spiked to 86% immediately after the wave, sank to 37% in October, the lowest in his presidency so far. Over half a year after the tidal wave, a Tesong poll found that 42% of Namorese people were confident in the direction their country is headed — the lowest percentage since the question was first asked.

Death toll and casualties

In September of 2017, the Namorese Ministry of Public Security reported that 11,346 people were killed in the earthquake and tidal wave. Among those who were reported dead, 5,472 were previously missing but reclassified as dead after search efforts were called off. 436 of the dead were identified as foreign nationals and returned to their respective countries. Most of the dead were found in Minjian, Khao, and Tuhao, regions hit hardest by the tidal wave. 23,732 people were injured and over 700,000 were displaced.

Humanitarian response

Governmental responses

• Template:Country data Ankoren: The Ankoreni government immediately announced plans to offer $4.5 billion in aid to Namor, as well as food, clothing, and bedding for the homeless. However, the aid package came under fire politically as many felt it would diminish the country's resources in dealing with its 3.1 million refugees from Nautasia and the reconstruction of Irvadistan.
• Katranjiev: Ƶ1 billion was sent to Namor for immediate relief, as well as three million zalots for "the reconstruction of businesses, factories, and offices" in Namor, and another one billion zalots was sent for the reconstruction of houses within Namor.
• Luziyca: The Luziycan government announced its intention to send ₤5 billion for immediate relief efforts in Namor.
• Min: The Lion Queen Kanyon immediately decreed to send aid to Namor after the seismic wave. The government sent ฿50 million worth of relief goods and temporary shelters, along with an additional worth ฿20 million from the Royal Treasury for reconstruction purposes. Search and rescue and medical teams were also sent to areas most affected by the disaster.
• Montecara: The Montecara Bank for International Development opened a special Ł1.4 trillion line of credit for low-interest reconstruction loans which any of the affected countries may take advantage of.
• Template:Country data Riro: The landlocked, predominantly ethnic Namorese country announced "one hundred percent solidarity" with the victims of the tidal wave. A small group comprised of members of the Riroese military were dispatched to Namor to provide disaster relief.
• Senria: Shortly after the tidal wave, the Senrian government announced that it would send ¥345 billion ($3.5 billion) for immediate relief efforts in Namor. After the 2017 Esquarian Summit- during which Prime Minister of Senria Hayato Nisimura reportedly met with President-General Antelope to discuss disaster relief- the Senrian National Assembly announced the delivery of a further ¥115 billion ($1 billion) to Namor, plus the delivery of ¥517.5 billion ($4.5 billion) worth of temporary shelters, medical equipment, food aid, toiletries, and other relief goods to Namor.
• Tuthina: Soon after the disaster, the Imperial government released a brief statement by the Emperor, who expressed his sympathy towards those affected by the disaster. The government also announced its approval for the Imperial Cult to send urban search and rescue team, as well as other humanitarian aid needed, towards affected countries. The inclusion of Namor, of which relations with the Empire has long been strained since the revolution, is considered a surprise by many political analysts.
• Xiaodong: Minister of International Relations Xu Bangguo said the Xiaodongese government would send over 30 tonnes of medical and food aid to Namo International Airport.

Non-governmental responses

• His Holiness, Stephan V of the Lutheran Catholic Church ordered the immediate release of ₤10 billion (USD$20 billion) to go to relief efforts to help "all victims of this tragic act of God." He also urged all churches to raise money to help support the victims of the wave.
• Joshua Li Txo, Patriarch of Gusev, called on Namorese Christians to "[j]oin me in prayer for the children of God who were affected by the tidal wave," adding that "in times like these, we must put divisions behind us and work to heal our communities." Immediately after the Patriarch's response, Christian churches across the country raised money in support for the victims of the wave.
• Namorese restaurant chain Monic announced that it would donate P109 million (USD$15.5 million) to relief and recovery efforts in Namor and other countries affected by the tidal wave.
• Former Namorese President-General and philanthropist Fu Wen donated P400 million (USD$57.1 million) to the victims. In addition, he started "Run for the Central Ocean," a series of marathons across the country to raise money.
• Luziycan fast-food chain Frederick's Fries declared its involvement in tidal wave disaster relief. It pledged to provide various supplies and in-store donations from customers to charitable humanitarian efforts, as well as offering free meals specifically to any people directly affected by the crisis.