Historical tsunamis · Jan 13, 1804, 5:45 PM UTC
1804 Alboran Sea tsunami
Spain
The tsunami of Jan 13, 1804, 5:45 PM UTC originated near Alboran Sea (Spain).
Key facts
- Date
- Jan 13, 1804, 5:45 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.7
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- 2
- Houses destroyed
- few (up to about 50)
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake.
2 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.
The database records 2 deaths.
Houses destroyed: few (up to about 50).
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | — | — | — |
 Morocco | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almeria | — | 132 km | Spain |
| Badis Ghomera (Bades) | — | 120 km | Morocco |
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.