Historical tsunamis · Oct 23, 1907, 8:28 PM UTC
1907 Ionian Calabria tsunami
Italy
The tsunami of Oct 23, 1907, 8:28 PM UTC originated near Ionian Calabria (Italy).
Key facts
- Date
- Oct 23, 1907, 8:28 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M5.9
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- 158
- Houses destroyed
- many (about 101–1,000)
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 5.9 earthquake.
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 158 deaths.
Houses destroyed: many (about 101–1,000).
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catania, Sicily · Sicily | — | 107 km | Italy |
| Messina, Sicily · Sicily | — | 40 km | Italy |
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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.