Historical tsunamis · Dec 9, 1892
1892 SW. Honshu Island tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of Dec 9, 1892 originated near SW. Honshu Island (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- Dec 9, 1892
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.5
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- 1
- Houses destroyed
- 2
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake.
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 1 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 2.
Map of observation sites
2Each 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 | 2 | — | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
2 / 2Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishikawa · Ishikawa | — | 34 km | Japan |
| Toyama · Toyama | — | 21 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.