Historical tsunamis · Sep 24, 1952, 3:23 AM UTC
1952 Myojinsho Submarine Volcano tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of Sep 24, 1952, 3:23 AM UTC originated near Myojinsho Submarine Volcano (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- Sep 24, 1952, 3:23 AM UTC
- Cause
- Volcanic eruption
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.46 m
- Deaths
- 31
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Volcanic eruption.
The highest documented water height was 0.46 m (Yaene, Hachijo Island, Japan).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 31 deaths.
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 | 0.46 m Yaene, Hachijo Island | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaene, Hachijo Island · Tokyo | 0.46 m | 135 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.