Historical tsunamis · Jun 3, 1770
1770 Port-Au-Prince tsunami
Haiti
The tsunami of Jun 3, 1770 originated near Port-Au-Prince (Haiti).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 3, 1770
- Cause
- Earthquake and landslide
- Magnitude
- M7.5
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- 200
- Damage
- severe (about US$ 5–25 million)
- Observation records
- 4
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake.
4 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 200 deaths.
Damage is estimated at severe (about US$ 5–25 million).
Map of observation sites
4Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haiti | 4 | — | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
4 / 4Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcahaie | — | 38 km | Haiti |
| Golfe de la Gonave | — | 138 km | Haiti |
| La Saline Mountain | — | 9 km | Haiti |
| Port-Au-Prince | — | 6 km | Haiti |
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.