Historical tsunamis · Nov 24, 2016, 6:43 PM UTC
2016 Nicaragua tsunami
Nicaragua
The tsunami of Nov 24, 2016, 6:43 PM UTC originated near Nicaragua (Nicaragua).
Key facts
- Date
- Nov 24, 2016, 6:43 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.9
- Depth
- 33 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.08 m
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake at a depth of 33 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.08 m (La Libertad, El Salvador).
3 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 El Salvador | 2 | 0.08 m La Libertad | — | — |
 Panama | 1 | 0.01 m D32411 Bpr, 710 Nm Wsw of Panama | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Libertad · La Libertad | 0.08 m | 180 km | El Salvador |
| Acajutla · Sonsonate | 0.03 m | 211 km | El Salvador |
| D32411 Bpr, 710 Nm Wsw of Panama | 0.01 m | 794 km | Panama |
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.