Historical tsunamis · September 1257
1257 Sagami Bay, Japan tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of September 1257 originated near Sagami Bay, Japan (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- September 1257
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.0
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake.
3 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 million).
Map of observation sites
3Each dot is a documented observation site; colour and size show the observed water height. The triangle marks the source.
Observations by country
| Country | Observation records | Maximum documented water height | Deaths | Earliest arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3 | — | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
3 / 3Individual documented observations for this event. Heights come from different measurement types and sources; not every location has a measured height.
| Location / station | Observed height | Distance from source | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuji · Iwate | — | 590 km | Japan |
| Noda · Iwate | — | 582 km | Japan |
| Sagami Bay · Kanagawa | — | 0 km | Japan |
More tsunamis
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Historical Tsunami Database. Confirmed events only. Deaths and damage are database estimates; older records are incomplete. Water heights come from different types of observation.