Historical tsunamis · Sep 18, 1963, 4:58 PM UTC
1963 Marmara Sea tsunami
Turkey
The tsunami of Sep 18, 1963, 4:58 PM UTC originated near Marmara Sea (Turkey).
Key facts
- Date
- Sep 18, 1963, 4:58 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.2
- Depth
- 30 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 1.00 m
- Deaths
- 1
- Houses destroyed
- 7
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.2 earthquake at a depth of 30 km.
The highest documented water height was 1.00 m (Bandirma, Turkey).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 1 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 7.
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 million).
Map of observation sites
1Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1 | 1.00 m Bandirma | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
1 / 1Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandirma | 1.00 m | 108 km | Turkey |
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.