Historical tsunamis · Apr 21, 2007, 5:53 PM UTC
2007 Southern Chile tsunami
Chile
The tsunami of Apr 21, 2007, 5:53 PM UTC originated near Southern Chile (Chile).
Key facts
- Date
- Apr 21, 2007, 5:53 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake and landslide
- Magnitude
- M6.2
- Depth
- 37 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 50.0 m
- Deaths
- 10
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 7
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.2 earthquake at a depth of 37 km.
The highest documented water height was 50.0 m (Isla Mentirosa, Chile).
7 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 10 deaths.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 7 | 50.0 m Isla Mentirosa | 8 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isla Mentirosa · Aysen | 50.00 m | 32 km | Chile |
| Aguas Caliente · Aysen | 10.00 m | 36 km | Chile |
| Rio Pescado · Aysen | 8.00 m | 40 km | Chile |
| Port Aisen · Aysen | 7.60 m | 15 km | Chile |
| Playa Blanca · Aysen | — | 41 km | Chile |
| Punta Camello · Aysen | — | 36 km | Chile |
| Punta Tortuga · Aysen | — | 39 km | Chile |
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.