Historical tsunamis · Sep 5, 1996, 11:42 PM UTC
1996 Taiwan Region tsunami
Taiwan
The tsunami of Sep 5, 1996, 11:42 PM UTC originated near Taiwan Region (Taiwan).
Key facts
- Date
- Sep 5, 1996, 11:42 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.8
- Depth
- 20 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.11 m
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake at a depth of 20 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.11 m (Changkang (Taitung), Taiwan).
3 observation sites in 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3 | 0.11 m Changkang (Taitung) | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changkang (Taitung) | 0.11 m | 103 km | Taiwan |
| Su-Ao, Yilan | 0.04 m | 301 km | Taiwan |
| Geng Fang | 0.03 m | 335 km | Taiwan |
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.