Historical tsunamis · Oct 18, 1644
1644 Honjo, Akita tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of Oct 18, 1644 originated near Honjo, Akita (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- Oct 18, 1644
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.9
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- 117
- Houses destroyed
- 28
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 117 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 28.
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 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 | — | 117 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kisagata · Akita | — | 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.