Historical tsunamis · Sep 16, 1926, 5:59 PM UTC
1926 Solomon Islands tsunami
Solomon Islands
The tsunami of Sep 16, 1926, 5:59 PM UTC originated near Solomon Islands (Solomon Islands).
Key facts
- Date
- Sep 16, 1926, 5:59 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.9
- Depth
- 35 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 2.00 m
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake at a depth of 35 km.
The highest documented water height was 2.00 m (Ovi Harbor, Kokomaruki, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Islands | 2 | 2.00 m Ovi Harbor, Kokomaruki, Guadalcanal | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovi Harbor, Kokomaruki, Guadalcanal | 2.00 m | 18 km | Solomon Islands |
| Cape Esperense, Guadalcanal | — | 51 km | Solomon Islands |
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.