Historical tsunamis · Nov 11, 2015, 1:54 AM UTC
2015 Central Chile tsunami
Chile
The tsunami of Nov 11, 2015, 1:54 AM UTC originated near Central Chile (Chile).
Key facts
- Date
- Nov 11, 2015, 1:54 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.9
- Depth
- 12 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.55 m
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake at a depth of 12 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.55 m (Coquimbo, Chile).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Map of observation sites
2Each 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 | 2 | 0.55 m Coquimbo | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
2 / 2Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coquimbo · Coquimbo | 0.55 m | 82 km | Chile |
| Huasco · Atacama | 0.10 m | 138 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.