Historical tsunamis · May 4, 2000, 4:21 AM UTC
2000 Sulawesi tsunami
Indonesia
The tsunami of May 4, 2000, 4:21 AM UTC originated near Sulawesi (Indonesia).
Key facts
- Date
- May 4, 2000, 4:21 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.6
- Depth
- 26 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 6.00 m
- Deaths
- 54
- Injuries
- 264
- Houses destroyed
- 23,000
- Damage
- US$ 30 million
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake at a depth of 26 km.
The highest documented water height was 6.00 m (Luwuk, Banggai Is, Pulau, Sulawesi, Indonesia).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 54 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 23,000.
Damage is estimated at US$ 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 2 | 6.00 m Luwuk, Banggai Is, Pulau, Sulawesi | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luwuk, Banggai Is, Pulau, Sulawesi · Central Sulawesi | 6.00 m | 63 km | Indonesia |
| Peleng Is, Banggai Is, Sulawesi · Central Sulawesi | 6.00 m | 30 km | Indonesia |
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.