Historical tsunamis · Oct 6, 1907
1907 Matavanu Volcano tsunami
Samoa
The tsunami of Oct 6, 1907 originated near Matavanu Volcano (Samoa).
Key facts
- Date
- Oct 6, 1907
- Cause
- Volcanic eruption
- Maximum documented water height
- 3.60 m
- Houses destroyed
- 1
- Damage
- severe (about US$ 5–25 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Volcanic eruption.
The highest documented water height was 3.60 m (Matautu, Samoa).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Houses destroyed: 1.
Damage is estimated at severe (about US$ 5–25 million).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samoa | 2 | 3.60 m Matautu | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matautu | 3.60 m | 74 km | Samoa |
| Apia, Upolu Island | 0.60 m | 86 km | Samoa |
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.