Historical tsunamis · Aug 16, 2005, 2:46 AM UTC
2005 E. Coast Honshu Island tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of Aug 16, 2005, 2:46 AM UTC originated near E. Coast Honshu Island (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- Aug 16, 2005, 2:46 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.2
- Depth
- 36 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.05 m
- Injuries
- 56
- Houses destroyed
- 1
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake at a depth of 36 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.05 m (Northern Japan, Japan).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Houses destroyed: 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1 | 0.05 m Northern Japan | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Japan · Miyagi | 0.05 m | 43 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.