Historical tsunamis · Nov 15, 2014, 2:31 AM UTC
2014 N. Moluccas Islands tsunami
Indonesia
The tsunami of Nov 15, 2014, 2:31 AM UTC originated near N. Moluccas Islands (Indonesia).
Key facts
- Date
- Nov 15, 2014, 2:31 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.1
- Depth
- 45 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.09 m
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake at a depth of 45 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.09 m (Jailolo, Halmahera, Indonesia).
3 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 million).
Map of observation sites
3Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 3 | 0.09 m Jailolo, Halmahera | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
3 / 3Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jailolo, Halmahera · North Maluku | 0.09 m | 140 km | Indonesia |
| Manado, Sulawesi Island · North Sulawesi | 0.04 m | 194 km | Indonesia |
| Tobelo, Halmahera · North Maluku | 0.02 m | 167 km | Indonesia |
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.