Historical tsunamis · Nov 4, 1994, 4:12 AM UTC
1994 Skagway, Ak tsunami
United States
The tsunami of Nov 4, 1994, 4:12 AM UTC originated near Skagway, Ak (United States).
Key facts
- Date
- Nov 4, 1994, 4:12 AM UTC
- Cause
- Landslide
- Maximum documented water height
- 9.00 m
- Deaths
- 1
- Damage
- US$ 25 million
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Landslide.
The highest documented water height was 9.00 m (Skagway, Ak, United States).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 1 deaths.
Damage is estimated at US$ 25 million.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 9.00 m Skagway, Ak | 1 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skagway, Ak · Ak | 9.00 m | 7 km | United States |
| Skagway, Ak · Ak | 1.00 m | 7 km | United States |
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.