Historical tsunamis · March 1520
1520 Kii, Kumananonada tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of March 1520 originated near Kii, Kumananonada (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- March 1520
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.0
- Maximum documented water height
- 2.00 m
- Houses destroyed
- some (about 51–100)
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake.
The highest documented water height was 2.00 m.
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Houses destroyed: some (about 51–100).
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 million).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Coast of Kii Peninsula · Wakayama | — | 48 km | Japan |
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.