Historical tsunamis · Sep 23, 1887, 12:00 PM UTC
1887 Mole Saint-Nicolas tsunami
Haiti
The tsunami of Sep 23, 1887, 12:00 PM UTC originated near Mole Saint-Nicolas (Haiti).
Key facts
- Date
- Sep 23, 1887, 12:00 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Observation records
- 4
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Earthquake.
4 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Map of observation sites
4Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haiti | 4 | — | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
4 / 4Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anse D' Hainault | — | 133 km | Haiti |
| Golfe de la Gonave | — | 182 km | Haiti |
| Jeremie | — | 117 km | Haiti |
| Mole Saint Nicholas | — | 108 km | Haiti |
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.