Historical tsunamis · Jan 31, 1974, 11:30 PM UTC
1974 Solomon Islands tsunami
Solomon Islands
The tsunami of Jan 31, 1974, 11:30 PM UTC originated near Solomon Islands (Solomon Islands).
Key facts
- Date
- Jan 31, 1974, 11:30 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.0
- Depth
- 34 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 1.50 m
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake at a depth of 34 km.
The highest documented water height was 1.50 m (Korovu, Shortland Island, Solomon Islands).
2 observation sites in 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Islands | 1 | 1.50 m Korovu, Shortland Island | — | — |
 Papua New Guinea | 1 | 0.08 m Anewa Bay, Bougainville | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korovu, Shortland Island | 1.50 m | 46 km | Solomon Islands |
| Anewa Bay, Bougainville · Bougainville | 0.08 m | 150 km | Papua New Guinea |
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.