Historical tsunamis · Feb 16, 1991, 1:23 AM UTC
1991 N. Kuril Islands tsunami
Russia
The tsunami of Feb 16, 1991, 1:23 AM UTC originated near N. Kuril Islands (Russia).
Key facts
- Date
- Feb 16, 1991, 1:23 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M5.7
- Depth
- 39 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.10 m
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 5.7 earthquake at a depth of 39 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.10 m (Malokuril'skaya Bay, Shikotan, Russia).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 1 | 0.10 m Malokuril'skaya Bay, Shikotan | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malokuril'skaya Bay, Shikotan · Kuril Islands | 0.10 m | 759 km | Russia |
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.