Historical tsunamis · Aug 10, 1988, 4:38 AM UTC
1988 Solomon Islands tsunami
Solomon Islands
The tsunami of Aug 10, 1988, 4:38 AM UTC originated near Solomon Islands (Solomon Islands).
Key facts
- Date
- Aug 10, 1988, 4:38 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.6
- Depth
- 36 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.09 m
- Deaths
- 1
- Houses destroyed
- 100
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake at a depth of 36 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.09 m (Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 1 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 100.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 million).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Islands | 2 | 0.09 m Honiara, Guadalcanal | 1 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honiara, Guadalcanal | 0.09 m | 138 km | Solomon Islands |
| San Cristobal Island | — | 89 km | Solomon Islands |
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.