Historical tsunamis · Jun 11, 1965, 3:34 AM UTC
1965 S. Kuril Islands tsunami
Russia
The tsunami of Jun 11, 1965, 3:34 AM UTC originated near S. Kuril Islands (Russia).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 11, 1965, 3:34 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.2
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.10 m
- Observation records
- 6
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake.
The highest documented water height was 0.10 m.
6 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.
Map of observation sites
6Each 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 | 4 | 0.08 m Hanasaki | — | — |
| Russia | 2 | 0.05 m Burevestnik, Iturup I., Kurilskiye | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
6 / 6Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanasaki · Hokkaido | 0.08 m | 297 km | Japan |
| Kushiro · Hokkaido | 0.07 m | 397 km | Japan |
| Burevestnik, Iturup I., Kurilskiye · Kuril Islands | 0.05 m | 89 km | Russia |
| Hiroo · Hokkaido | 0.05 m | 511 km | Japan |
| Tokachiko · Hokkaido | 0.05 m | 509 km | Japan |
| Matua, Kurilskiye · Kuril Islands | 0.01 m | 514 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.