Historical tsunamis · Dec 13, 1990, 7:50 PM UTC
1990 Taiwan tsunami
Taiwan
The tsunami of Dec 13, 1990, 7:50 PM UTC originated near Taiwan (Taiwan).
Key facts
- Date
- Dec 13, 1990, 7:50 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.3
- Depth
- 10 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.04 m
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake at a depth of 10 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.04 m (Miyako Island, Japan).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Japan | 2 | 0.04 m Miyako Island | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miyako Island · Okinawa | 0.04 m | 390 km | Japan |
| Ishigakiko · Okinawa | 0.02 m | 267 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.