Historical tsunamis · Jul 2, 1965, 8:58 PM UTC
1965 Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, Ak tsunami
United States
The tsunami of Jul 2, 1965, 8:58 PM UTC originated near Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, Ak (United States).
Key facts
- Date
- Jul 2, 1965, 8:58 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.5
- Depth
- 40 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.08 m
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake at a depth of 40 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.08 m (Unalaska, Dutch Harbor, Ak, United States).
3 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 0.10 m Hilo, Hawaii, Hi | — | — |
| USA Territory | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo, Hawaii, Hi · Hi Classified as doubtful | 0.10 m | 3,849 km | United States |
| Unalaska, Dutch Harbor, Ak · Ak | 0.08 m | 116 km | United States |
| Pago Pago, American Samoa · As Classified as doubtful | — | 7,463 km | USA Territory |
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.