Historical tsunamis · Mar 24, 1984, 9:44 AM UTC
1984 S. Kuril Islands tsunami
Russia
The tsunami of Mar 24, 1984, 9:44 AM UTC originated near S. Kuril Islands (Russia).
Key facts
- Date
- Mar 24, 1984, 9:44 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.2
- Depth
- 44 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.20 m
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake at a depth of 44 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.20 m.
3 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Japan | 3 | 0.10 m Hanasaki | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanasaki · Hokkaido | 0.10 m | 231 km | Japan |
| Nemuroko · Hokkaido | 0.09 m | 227 km | Japan |
| Kushiro · Hokkaido | 0.04 m | 334 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.