Historical tsunamis · Apr 23, 1888
1888 Mid-Norway tsunami
Norway
The tsunami of Apr 23, 1888 originated near Mid-Norway (Norway).
Key facts
- Date
- Apr 23, 1888
- Cause
- Landslide
- Maximum documented water height
- 7.00 m
- Deaths
- 1
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Landslide.
The highest documented water height was 7.00 m.
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brattora | — | 4 km | Norway |
| Ilsvika | — | 1 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.