Historical tsunamis · May 27, 1995, 1:03 PM UTC
1995 Sakhalin Island tsunami
Russia
The tsunami of May 27, 1995, 1:03 PM UTC originated near Sakhalin Island (Russia).
Key facts
- Date
- May 27, 1995, 1:03 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.1
- Depth
- 11 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.10 m
- Deaths
- 1,989
- Injuries
- 750
- Damage
- US$ 300 million
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake at a depth of 11 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.10 m (Sabo, Sakhalin Is., Russia).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 1,989 deaths.
Damage is estimated at US$ 300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2 | 0.10 m Sabo, Sakhalin Is. | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabo, Sakhalin Is. · Sakhalin | 0.10 m | 57 km | Russia |
| Val, Sakhalin Is. · Sakhalin | — | 36 km | Russia |
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.