Historical tsunamis · Sep 1, 1886, 2:51 AM UTC
1886 Charleston, Sc tsunami
United States
The tsunami of Sep 1, 1886, 2:51 AM UTC originated near Charleston, Sc (United States).
Key facts
- Date
- Sep 1, 1886, 2:51 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.3
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake.
3 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper River, Sc · Sc | — | 7 km | United States |
| Jacksonville, Fl · Fl | — | 326 km | United States |
| Mayport, Fl · Fl | — | 310 km | United States |
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.