Historical tsunamis · Apr 11, 1781
1781 SW. Kyushu Island tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of Apr 11, 1781 originated near SW. Kyushu Island (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- Apr 11, 1781
- Cause
- Volcanic eruption
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- 38
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Volcanic eruption.
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 38 deaths.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1 | — | 15 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Bay · Kagoshima | — | 10 km | Japan |
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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.