Historical tsunamis · Jun 16, 1961, 10:31 AM UTC
1961 NE Colombia; W Venezuela tsunami
Colombia
The tsunami of Jun 16, 1961, 10:31 AM UTC originated near NE Colombia; W Venezuela (Colombia).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 16, 1961, 10:31 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.5
- Depth
- 120 km
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake at a depth of 120 km.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Venezuela | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sur del Lago | — | 187 km | Venezuela |
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.