Historical tsunamis · Sep 9, 1616
1616 Miyagi Prefecture tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of Sep 9, 1616 originated near Miyagi Prefecture (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- Sep 9, 1616
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.0
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- many (about 101–1,000)
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake.
3 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records many (about 101–1,000) deaths.
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 million).
Map of observation sites
3Each 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 | 3 | — | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
3 / 3Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamaishi · Iwate | — | 130 km | Japan |
| Otsuchi · Iwate | — | 139 km | Japan |
| Unosumai (Kamaishi) · Iwate | — | 130 km | Japan |
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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.