Historical tsunamis · Jun 29, 1780
1780 S. Kuril Islands tsunami
Russia
The tsunami of Jun 29, 1780 originated near S. Kuril Islands (Russia).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 29, 1780
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.5
- Maximum documented water height
- 12.0 m
- Deaths
- 12
- Houses destroyed
- few (up to about 50)
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 5
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake.
The highest documented water height was 12.0 m.
5 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 12 deaths.
Houses destroyed: few (up to about 50).
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 million).
Map of observation sites
5Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 5 | 11.0 m East Coast Urup I, Kurilskiye | 12 | — |
Highest documented water heights
5 / 5Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast Urup I, Kurilskiye · Kuril Islands | 11.00 m | 106 km | Russia |
| Chirpoi I, Kurilskiye · Kuril Islands | — | 139 km | Russia |
| Ketoi I, Kurilskiye · Kuril Islands | — | 243 km | Russia |
| Simushir Island, Kurilskiye · Kuril Islands | — | 181 km | Russia |
| South Coast Urup I, Kurilskiye · Kuril Islands | — | 137 km | Russia |
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.