Historical tsunamis · Sep 3, 1968, 8:19 AM UTC
1968 Black Sea tsunami
Turkey
The tsunami of Sep 3, 1968, 8:19 AM UTC originated near Black Sea (Turkey).
Key facts
- Date
- Sep 3, 1968, 8:19 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.6
- Depth
- 38 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 3.00 m
- Deaths
- 24
- Injuries
- 200
- Houses destroyed
- 2,000
- Damage
- severe (about US$ 5–25 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.6 earthquake at a depth of 38 km.
The highest documented water height was 3.00 m (Amasra, Turkey).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 24 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 2,000.
Damage is estimated at severe (about US$ 5–25 million).
Map of observation sites
2Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2 | 3.00 m Amasra | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
2 / 2Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amasra | 3.00 m | 11 km | Turkey |
| Cakraz | — | 15 km | Turkey |
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.