Historical tsunamis · Feb 3, 1605
1605 Enshunada tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of Feb 3, 1605 originated near Enshunada (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- Feb 3, 1605
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.9
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- 1,001
- Houses destroyed
- 80
- Damage
- severe (about US$ 5–25 million)
- Observation records
- 7
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake.
7 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 1,001 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 80.
Damage is estimated at severe (about US$ 5–25 million).
Map of observation sites
7Each 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 | 7 | — | 1,211 | — |
Highest documented water heights
7 / 7Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arai · Shizuoka | — | 157 km | Japan |
| Boso · Chiba | — | 199 km | Japan |
| Hachijo Island · Tokyo | — | 126 km | Japan |
| Ise Bay · Mie | — | 213 km | Japan |
| Ise-Shima · Mie | — | 182 km | Japan |
| Miura · Kanagawa | — | 209 km | Japan |
| Nishina Village · Shizuoka | — | 143 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.