Historical tsunamis · Jun 15, 1995, 12:15 AM UTC
1995 Gulf of Corinth: Aiyion tsunami
Greece
The tsunami of Jun 15, 1995, 12:15 AM UTC originated near Gulf of Corinth: Aiyion (Greece).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 15, 1995, 12:15 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake and landslide
- Magnitude
- M6.5
- Depth
- 14 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 1.00 m
- Deaths
- 26
- Injuries
- 60
- Damage
- US$ 660 million
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake at a depth of 14 km.
The highest documented water height was 1.00 m (Aiyion, Greece).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 26 deaths.
Damage is estimated at US$ 660 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 2 | 1.00 m Aiyion | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiyion | 1.00 m | 24 km | Greece |
| Eratini | 1.00 m | 6 km | Greece |
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.