Historical tsunamis · Jul 5, 1988, 8:32 PM UTC
1988 Papua New Guinea tsunami
Papua New Guinea
The tsunami of Jul 5, 1988, 8:32 PM UTC originated near Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea).
Key facts
- Date
- Jul 5, 1988, 8:32 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.8
- Depth
- 53 km
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake at a depth of 53 km.
2 observation sites in 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papua New Guinea | 2 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arawe Island | — | 35 km | Papua New Guinea |
| Maklo Village | — | 30 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.