Historical tsunamis · Oct 8, 1994, 9:44 PM UTC
1994 Halmahera tsunami
Indonesia
The tsunami of Oct 8, 1994, 9:44 PM UTC originated near Halmahera (Indonesia).
Key facts
- Date
- Oct 8, 1994, 9:44 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.8
- Depth
- 17 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 3.00 m
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 52
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake at a depth of 17 km.
The highest documented water height was 3.00 m (Obi Island, Indonesia).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 1 deaths.
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 million).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1 | 3.00 m Obi Island | 1 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Island · North Maluku | 3.00 m | 39 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.