Historical tsunamis · Feb 7, 1906
1906 Colombia-Ecuador tsunami
Ecuador
The tsunami of Feb 7, 1906 originated near Colombia-Ecuador (Ecuador).
Key facts
- Date
- Feb 7, 1906
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.25 m
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Earthquake.
The highest documented water height was 0.25 m (Gisborne, New Zealand).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Map of observation sites
1Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Zealand | 1 | 0.25 m Gisborne | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
1 / 1Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gisborne · Gisborne | 0.25 m | 10,957 km | New Zealand |
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.