Historical tsunamis · Jun 4, 1893, 2:27 AM UTC
1893 S. Kuril Islands tsunami
Russia
The tsunami of Jun 4, 1893, 2:27 AM UTC originated near S. Kuril Islands (Russia).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 4, 1893, 2:27 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.0
- Maximum documented water height
- 2.50 m
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake.
The highest documented water height was 2.50 m (Hokkaido, West Coast, Japan).
3 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2 | 2.50 m Shikotan Island, Kurilskiye | — | — |
 Japan | 1 | 2.50 m Hokkaido, West Coast | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido, West Coast · Hokkaido Classified as doubtful | 2.50 m | 371 km | Japan |
| Shikotan Island, Kurilskiye · Kuril Islands | 2.50 m | 81 km | Russia |
| Shibetori, Iturup Is., Kurilskiye · Kuril Islands | 1.50 m | 259 km | Russia |
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.