Historical tsunamis · Oct 9, 2014, 2:14 AM UTC
2014 Easter Island Region tsunami
Chile
The tsunami of Oct 9, 2014, 2:14 AM UTC originated near Easter Island Region (Chile).
Key facts
- Date
- Oct 9, 2014, 2:14 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.0
- Depth
- 17 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.47 m
- Observation records
- 5
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake at a depth of 17 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.47 m (Easter Island, Chile).
5 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 4 | 0.47 m Easter Island | — | — |
 French Polynesia | 1 | 0.04 m Hiva Oa Island, Marquesas Islands | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Island · Valparaiso (Isla de Pascua) | 0.47 m | 565 km | Chile |
| Bahia Mansa · Los Lagos | 0.11 m | 3,430 km | Chile |
| San Felix · Valparaiso | 0.08 m | 3,043 km | Chile |
| Hiva Oa Island, Marquesas Islands · Marquesas Islands | 0.04 m | 3,812 km | French Polynesia |
| Juan Fernandez Islands · Valparaiso (Juan Fernandez) | 0.04 m | 2,986 km | Chile |
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.