Historical tsunamis · Jun 15, 1911, 2:26 PM UTC
1911 Ryukyu Islands tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of Jun 15, 1911, 2:26 PM UTC originated near Ryukyu Islands (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 15, 1911, 2:26 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M8.0
- Depth
- 160 km
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- 12
- Houses destroyed
- 422
- Damage
- severe (about US$ 5–25 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 8.0 earthquake at a depth of 160 km.
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 12 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 422.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agina (Amami-O-Shima Island) | — | 279 km | Japan |
| Chinzei, Kakeroma Island | — | 75 km | Japan |
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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.