Historical tsunamis · Mar 14, 2006, 6:57 AM UTC
2006 Seram Island tsunami
Indonesia
The tsunami of Mar 14, 2006, 6:57 AM UTC originated near Seram Island (Indonesia).
Key facts
- Date
- Mar 14, 2006, 6:57 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.7
- Depth
- 30 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 3.50 m
- Deaths
- 4
- Houses destroyed
- 241
- Damage
- US$ 1.0 million
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake at a depth of 30 km.
The highest documented water height was 3.50 m (Buru Island, Indonesia).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 4 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 241.
Damage is estimated at US$ 1.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1 | 3.50 m Buru Island | 4 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buru Island · Maluku | 3.50 m | 35 km | Indonesia |
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.