Historical tsunamis · Jul 30, 1967, 12:00 AM UTC
1967 Caracas tsunami
Venezuela
The tsunami of Jul 30, 1967, 12:00 AM UTC originated near Caracas (Venezuela).
Key facts
- Date
- Jul 30, 1967, 12:00 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.6
- Depth
- 25 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.08 m
- Deaths
- 300
- Injuries
- 1,536
- Damage
- US$ 140 million
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.6 earthquake at a depth of 25 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.08 m (La Guaira, Venezuela).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 300 deaths.
Damage is estimated at US$ 140 million.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 1 | 0.08 m La Guaira | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Guaira | 0.08 m | 44 km | Venezuela |
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.