Historical tsunamis · Aug 19, 1670
1670 East China Sea tsunami
China
The tsunami of Aug 19, 1670 originated near East China Sea (China).
Key facts
- Date
- Aug 19, 1670
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.8
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- many (about 101–1,000)
- Observation records
- 4
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake.
4 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records many (about 101–1,000) deaths.
Map of observation sites
4Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4 | — | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
4 / 4Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiating (Jiading) | — | 213 km | China |
| Nanxiang | — | 220 km | China |
| Pau Shan | — | 196 km | China |
| Wusong | — | 204 km | China |
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.