Historical tsunamis · Feb 25, 2008, 8:36 AM UTC
2008 Sumatra tsunami
Indonesia
The tsunami of Feb 25, 2008, 8:36 AM UTC originated near Sumatra (Indonesia).
Key facts
- Date
- Feb 25, 2008, 8:36 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.5
- Depth
- 25 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.12 m
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake at a depth of 25 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.12 m (Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1 | 0.12 m Padang, Sumatra | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padang, Sumatra · West Sumatra | 0.12 m | 170 km | Indonesia |
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.