Historical tsunamis · Jan 8, 1933, 4:00 PM UTC
1933 Kharimkotan, N. Kuril Islands tsunami
Russia
The tsunami of Jan 8, 1933, 4:00 PM UTC originated near Kharimkotan, N. Kuril Islands (Russia).
Key facts
- Date
- Jan 8, 1933, 4:00 PM UTC
- Cause
- Volcano and earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.0
- Depth
- 33 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 9.00 m
- Deaths
- 2
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.0 earthquake at a depth of 33 km.
The highest documented water height was 9.00 m (Onekotan I, Kurilskiye, Russia).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 2 deaths.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2 | 9.00 m Onekotan I, Kurilskiye | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onekotan I, Kurilskiye · Kuril Islands | 9.00 m | 26 km | Russia |
| Severo-Kurilsk, Paramushir Island · Kuril Islands | 9.00 m | 173 km | Russia |
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.