Historical tsunamis · Mar 16, 1985, 2:54 PM UTC
1985 Guadeloupe tsunami
Guadeloupe
The tsunami of Mar 16, 1985, 2:54 PM UTC originated near Guadeloupe (Guadeloupe).
Key facts
- Date
- Mar 16, 1985, 2:54 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.3
- Depth
- 8 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.12 m
- Injuries
- 6
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake at a depth of 8 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.12 m (Basse-Terre Island, Guadeloupe (French Territory)).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadeloupe (French Territory) | 1 | 0.12 m Basse-Terre Island | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basse-Terre Island | 0.12 m | 128 km | Guadeloupe (French 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.