Historical tsunamis · Oct 14, 1991, 3:58 PM UTC
1991 Solomon Islands tsunami
Solomon Islands
The tsunami of Oct 14, 1991, 3:58 PM UTC originated near Solomon Islands (Solomon Islands).
Key facts
- Date
- Oct 14, 1991, 3:58 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.2
- Depth
- 23 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.15 m
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake at a depth of 23 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.15 m (Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands).
2 observation sites in 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Islands | 1 | 0.15 m Honiara, Guadalcanal | — | — |
 Papua New Guinea | 1 | 0.10 m Rabaul, New Britain | — | — |
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 | 0.15 m | 170 km | Solomon Islands |
| Rabaul, New Britain · East New Britain | 0.10 m | 877 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.