Historical tsunamis · Mar 1, 1633
1633 Sagami Bay tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of Mar 1, 1633 originated near Sagami Bay (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- Mar 1, 1633
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.1
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- 150
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake.
3 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 150 deaths.
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 million).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atami · Shizuoka | — | 17 km | Japan |
| Izu Peninsula, Honshu · Shizuoka | — | 46 km | Japan |
| Sagami Bay · Kanagawa | — | 27 km | Japan |
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.