Historical tsunamis · May 14, 1995, 11:33 AM UTC
1995 Timor Sea tsunami
Indonesia
The tsunami of May 14, 1995, 11:33 AM UTC originated near Timor Sea (Indonesia).
Key facts
- Date
- May 14, 1995, 11:33 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake and landslide
- Magnitude
- M6.9
- Depth
- 13 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 4.00 m
- Deaths
- 11
- Injuries
- 19
- Houses destroyed
- some (about 51–100)
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake at a depth of 13 km.
The highest documented water height was 4.00 m (Marinir Village, Timor Island, East Timor).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 11 deaths.
Houses destroyed: some (about 51–100).
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Timor | 2 | 4.00 m Marinir Village, Timor Island | 11 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinir Village, Timor Island | 4.00 m | 54 km | East Timor |
| Dili, Timor Island | 1.50 m | 58 km | East Timor |
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.