Historical tsunamis · Jun 18, 2000, 2:44 PM UTC
2000 South Indian Ocean tsunami
Australia
The tsunami of Jun 18, 2000, 2:44 PM UTC originated near South Indian Ocean (Australia).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 18, 2000, 2:44 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.9
- Depth
- 10 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.30 m
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake at a depth of 10 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.30 m (Cocos Island (Keeling), Australia).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Map of observation sites
1Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 0.30 m Cocos Island (Keeling) | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
1 / 1Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocos Island (Keeling) | 0.30 m | 196 km | Australia |
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.