Historical tsunamis · Mar 18, 1875, 12:51 AM UTC
1875 Adriatic Sea tsunami
Italy
The tsunami of Mar 18, 1875, 12:51 AM UTC originated near Adriatic Sea (Italy).
Key facts
- Date
- Mar 18, 1875, 12:51 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 4
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Earthquake.
4 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 million).
Map of observation sites
4Each 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 | 4 | — | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
4 / 4Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancona | — | 110 km | Italy |
| Cervia | — | 8 km | Italy |
| Cesenatico | — | 0 km | Italy |
| Pesaro | — | 52 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.