Historical tsunamis · Sep 13, 2002, 10:28 PM UTC
2002 Andaman Islands, India tsunami
India
The tsunami of Sep 13, 2002, 10:28 PM UTC originated near Andaman Islands, India (India).
Key facts
- Date
- Sep 13, 2002, 10:28 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.5
- Depth
- 21 km
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- 2
- Houses destroyed
- 40
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 4
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake at a depth of 21 km.
4 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 2 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 40.
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 million).
Map of observation sites
4Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 4 | — | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
4 / 4Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Bay, Andaman Islands · Andaman and Nicobar | — | 27 km | India |
| East Island, Andaman Islands · Andaman and Nicobar | — | 67 km | India |
| Ross Island, Andaman Islands · Andaman and Nicobar | — | 154 km | India |
| Smith Island, Andaman Islands · Andaman and Nicobar | — | 65 km | India |
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.