Historical tsunamis · Mar 11, 1953
1953 Myojinsho Submarine Volcano tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of Mar 11, 1953 originated near Myojinsho Submarine Volcano (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- Mar 11, 1953
- Cause
- Volcanic eruption
- Maximum documented water height
- 6.00 m
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Volcanic eruption.
The highest documented water height was 6.00 m (Hachijo Island, Japan).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
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 | 6.00 m Hachijo Island | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hachijo Island · Tokyo | 6.00 m | 135 km | Japan |
| Yaene, Hachijo Island · Tokyo | 0.05 m | 135 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.