Historical tsunamis · May 5, 1902
1902 Mount Pelee tsunami
Martinique
The tsunami of May 5, 1902 originated near Mount Pelee (Martinique).
Key facts
- Date
- May 5, 1902
- Cause
- Volcano and landslide
- Maximum documented water height
- 5.00 m
- Deaths
- 23
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Volcano and landslide.
The highest documented water height was 5.00 m.
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 23 deaths.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinique (French Territory) | 1 | 4.00 m Saint Pierre | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Pierre | 4.00 m | 9 km | Martinique (French Territory) |
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.