Historical tsunamis · Oct 4, 1983, 6:52 PM UTC
1983 Northern Chile tsunami
Chile
The tsunami of Oct 4, 1983, 6:52 PM UTC originated near Northern Chile (Chile).
Key facts
- Date
- Oct 4, 1983, 6:52 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.7
- Depth
- 15 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.20 m
- Deaths
- 5
- Injuries
- 12
- Houses destroyed
- 40
- Damage
- US$ 1.0 million
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake at a depth of 15 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.20 m (Valparaiso, Chile).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 5 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 40.
Damage is estimated at US$ 1.0 million.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 1 | 0.20 m Valparaiso | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso · Valparaiso | 0.20 m | 727 km | Chile |
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.