Historical tsunamis · Jan 2, 1996, 3:40 PM UTC
1996 Karymskoye, Kamchatka, Russia tsunami
Russia
The tsunami of Jan 2, 1996, 3:40 PM UTC originated near Karymskoye, Kamchatka, Russia (Russia).
Key facts
- Date
- Jan 2, 1996, 3:40 PM UTC
- Cause
- Volcanic eruption
- Maximum documented water height
- 30.0 m
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Volcanic eruption.
The highest documented water height was 30.0 m (Karymskoye Lake, Russia).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 million).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 1 | 30.0 m Karymskoye Lake | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karymskoye Lake · Kamchatka | 30.00 m | 6 km | Russia |
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.