Historical tsunamis · Jan 19, 1958, 2:07 PM UTC
1958 Colombia-Ecuador tsunami
Ecuador
The tsunami of Jan 19, 1958, 2:07 PM UTC originated near Colombia-Ecuador (Ecuador).
Key facts
- Date
- Jan 19, 1958, 2:07 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.6
- Depth
- 60 km
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- 115
- Injuries
- 46
- Houses destroyed
- some (about 51–100)
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake at a depth of 60 km.
3 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.
The database records 115 deaths.
Houses destroyed: some (about 51–100).
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 million).
Map of observation sites
3Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 2 | — | 4 | — |
 Colombia | 1 | — | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
3 / 3Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeraldas · Esmeraldas | — | 61 km | Ecuador |
| Guayaquil · Guayas | — | 413 km | Ecuador |
| Tumaco · Narino | — | 93 km | Colombia |
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.