Historical tsunamis · Jun 26, 1989, 3:27 AM UTC
1989 Hawaii tsunami
United States
The tsunami of Jun 26, 1989, 3:27 AM UTC originated near Hawaii (United States).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 26, 1989, 3:27 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake and landslide
- Magnitude
- M6.5
- Depth
- 9 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.29 m
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake at a depth of 9 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.29 m (Honuapo, Hawaii, Hi, United States).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 0.29 m Honuapo, Hawaii, Hi | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honuapo, Hawaii, Hi · Hi | 0.29 m | 58 km | United States |
| Kapoho, Hawaii, Hi · Hi | 0.10 m | 32 km | United States |
| Hilo, Hawaii, Hi · Hi | 0.07 m | 41 km | United States |
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.