Historical tsunamis · Sep 11, 1930, 9:52 AM UTC
1930 Stromboli Island tsunami
Italy
The tsunami of Sep 11, 1930, 9:52 AM UTC originated near Stromboli Island (Italy).
Key facts
- Date
- Sep 11, 1930, 9:52 AM UTC
- Cause
- Volcanic eruption
- Maximum documented water height
- 2.50 m
- Deaths
- 6
- Injuries
- 20
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Volcanic eruption.
The highest documented water height was 2.50 m (Punta Lena, Stromboli Island, Italy).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 6 deaths.
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 | 2.50 m Punta Lena, Stromboli Island | 1 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Lena, Stromboli Island | 2.50 m | 3 km | Italy |
| Piscita, Stromboli Island | — | 3 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.