Historical tsunamis · Sep 13, 1936
1936 Loen tsunami
Norway
The tsunami of Sep 13, 1936 originated near Loen (Norway).
Key facts
- Date
- Sep 13, 1936
- Cause
- Landslide
- Maximum documented water height
- 74.0 m
- Deaths
- 73
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Landslide.
The highest documented water height was 74.0 m.
3 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 73 deaths.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 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 | 45.0 m Bodal | 71 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodal | 45.00 m | 5 km | Norway |
| Nesdal | 26.00 m | 5 km | Norway |
| Yassenden | — | 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.