Historical tsunamis · Jun 2, 1994, 6:17 PM UTC
1994 South of Java tsunami
Indonesia
The tsunami of Jun 2, 1994, 6:17 PM UTC originated near South of Java (Indonesia).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 2, 1994, 6:17 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.8
- Depth
- 18 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 13.9 m
- Deaths
- 238
- Injuries
- 423
- Houses destroyed
- 1,500
- Damage
- US$ 2.2 million
- Observation records
- 75
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake at a depth of 18 km.
The highest documented water height was 13.9 m (Rajekwesi, Banyuwangi, Indonesia).
75 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.
The database records 238 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 1,500.
Damage is estimated at US$ 2.2 million.
Map of observation sites
75Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 69 | 13.9 m Rajekwesi, Banyuwangi | 238 | — |
 Australia | 6 | 4.00 m Baudin, North West Cape | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
15 / 75Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajekwesi, Banyuwangi · East Java | 13.90 m | 244 km | Indonesia |
| Bandialit W, Jember · East Java | 11.20 m | 241 km | Indonesia |
| Lampon, Banyuwangi · East Java | 11.00 m | 247 km | Indonesia |
| Bandialit, Jember · East Java | 9.90 m | 241 km | Indonesia |
| Pancer, Banyuwangi · East Java | 9.40 m | 245 km | Indonesia |
| Lampon East, Banyuwangi · East Java | 9.30 m | 250 km | Indonesia |
| Watuulo, Jember, Java · East Java | 7.60 m | 240 km | Indonesia |
| Pancer, Banyuwangi · East Java | 7.50 m | 245 km | Indonesia |
| Rajekwesi, Banyuwangi · East Java | 7.50 m | 245 km | Indonesia |
| Pancer Center, Banyuwangi · East Java | 6.70 m | 245 km | Indonesia |
| Pancer, Banyuwangi · East Java | 6.70 m | 245 km | Indonesia |
| Pancer, Banyuwangi · East Java | 6.30 m | 245 km | Indonesia |
| Sukamade · East Java | 6.25 m | 241 km | Indonesia |
| Bandialit E, Jember · East Java | 6.00 m | 241 km | Indonesia |
| Pulo Merah, Banyuwangi, Java · East Java | 6.00 m | 246 km | Indonesia |
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.