Historical tsunamis · Oct 30, 1759
1759 Akko tsunami
Israel
The tsunami of Oct 30, 1759 originated near Akko (Israel).
Key facts
- Date
- Oct 30, 1759
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.6
- Maximum documented water height
- 8.00 m
- Deaths
- 2,000
- Houses destroyed
- very many (over 1,000)
- Damage
- severe (about US$ 5–25 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.6 earthquake.
The highest documented water height was 8.00 m (Akko (Acre), Israel).
2 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.
The database records 2,000 deaths.
Houses destroyed: very many (over 1,000).
Damage is estimated at severe (about US$ 5–25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 1 | 8.00 m Akko (Acre) | — | — |
 Lebanon | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akko (Acre) | 8.00 m | 41 km | Israel |
| Tripoli | — | 162 km | Lebanon |
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.