Historical tsunamis · Jun 9, 1983, 12:49 PM UTC
1983 Noshiro, Japan tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of Jun 9, 1983, 12:49 PM UTC originated near Noshiro, Japan (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 9, 1983, 12:49 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M5.9
- Depth
- 26 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.60 m
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 5.9 earthquake at a depth of 26 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.60 m (Akita Coast, Japan).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Map of observation sites
1Each 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 | 1 | 0.60 m Akita Coast | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
1 / 1Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akita Coast · Akita | 0.60 m | 113 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.