Historical tsunamis · Jan 16, 1905
1905 Loen tsunami
Norway
The tsunami of Jan 16, 1905 originated near Loen (Norway).
Key facts
- Date
- Jan 16, 1905
- Cause
- Landslide
- Maximum documented water height
- 40.5 m
- Deaths
- 61
- Houses destroyed
- some (about 51–100)
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Landslide.
The highest documented water height was 40.5 m.
3 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 61 deaths.
Houses destroyed: some (about 51–100).
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 million).
Map of observation sites
3Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 3 | 15.5 m Nesdal | 61 | — |
Highest documented water heights
3 / 3Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nesdal | 15.50 m | 5 km | Norway |
| Bodal | 14.50 m | 5 km | Norway |
| Outlet of Lake Loen | 5.80 m | 0 km | Norway |
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.