Historical tsunamis · Jul 3, 1916, 11:21 PM UTC
1916 Stromboli Island tsunami
Italy
The tsunami of Jul 3, 1916, 11:21 PM UTC originated near Stromboli Island (Italy).
Key facts
- Date
- Jul 3, 1916, 11:21 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M5.1
- Maximum documented water height
- 10.0 m
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 5.1 earthquake.
The highest documented water height was 10.0 m (San Bartolo, Stromboli Island, Italy).
3 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 million).
Map of observation sites
3Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3 | 10.0 m San Bartolo, Stromboli Island | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
3 / 3Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Bartolo, Stromboli Island | 10.00 m | 1 km | Italy |
| Piscita, Stromboli Island | — | 1 km | Italy |
| Spiaggia Longa, Stromboli Island | — | 1 km | Italy |
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.