Historical tsunamis · Oct 9, 1994, 7:55 AM UTC
1994 S. Kuril Islands tsunami
Russia
The tsunami of Oct 9, 1994, 7:55 AM UTC originated near S. Kuril Islands (Russia).
Key facts
- Date
- Oct 9, 1994, 7:55 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.3
- Depth
- 33 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.20 m
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake at a depth of 33 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.20 m.
2 observation sites in 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Japan | 2 | 0.12 m Hanasaki | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanasaki · Hokkaido | 0.12 m | 202 km | Japan |
| Kushiro · Hokkaido | 0.06 m | 305 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.