Historical tsunamis · Dec 31, 1966, 10:15 PM UTC
1966 Santa Cruz Islands tsunami
Solomon Islands
The tsunami of Dec 31, 1966, 10:15 PM UTC originated near Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands).
Key facts
- Date
- Dec 31, 1966, 10:15 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.2
- Depth
- 23 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.80 m
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake at a depth of 23 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.80 m (Vanikolo (Vanikoro), Santa Cruz Is., Solomon Islands).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Islands | 1 | 0.80 m Vanikolo (Vanikoro), Santa Cruz Is. | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanikolo (Vanikoro), Santa Cruz Is. | 0.80 m | 85 km | Solomon Islands |
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.