Historical tsunamis · May 28, 2009, 8:24 AM UTC
2009 Off Coast of Honduras tsunami
Honduras
The tsunami of May 28, 2009, 8:24 AM UTC originated near Off Coast of Honduras (Honduras).
Key facts
- Date
- May 28, 2009, 8:24 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.3
- Depth
- 10 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 4.00 m
- Deaths
- 7
- Injuries
- 40
- Houses destroyed
- 135
- Damage
- US$ 100 million
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake at a depth of 10 km.
The highest documented water height was 4.00 m (Motagua River, Guatemala).
3 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.
The database records 7 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 135.
Damage is estimated at US$ 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Guatemala | 2 | 4.00 m Motagua River | — | — |
| Honduras | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motagua River | 4.00 m | 240 km | Guatemala |
| El Quetzalito | — | 240 km | Guatemala |
| Puerto Cortes | — | 205 km | Honduras |
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.