Historical tsunamis · Apr 24, 2017, 9:38 PM UTC
2017 Central Chile tsunami
Chile
The tsunami of Apr 24, 2017, 9:38 PM UTC originated near Central Chile (Chile).
Key facts
- Date
- Apr 24, 2017, 9:38 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.9
- Depth
- 28 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.16 m
- Observation records
- 4
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake at a depth of 28 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.16 m (Valparaiso, Chile).
4 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Map of observation sites
4Each dot is a documented observation site; colour and size show the observed water height. The triangle marks the source.
Tsunami arrival times
Documented arrival times from the NOAA/NCEI database, showing the earliest recorded location per country. Coverage is incomplete: a country without an entry was not necessarily spared.
- 0:00 hEarthquake (origin) · Apr 24, 2017, 9:38 PM UTC
- 0:13 hChile · Pichidangui · 0.08 m
2 places with a documented arrival time
Observations by country
| Country | Observation records | Maximum documented water height | Deaths | Earliest arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 4 | 0.16 m Valparaiso | — | 0:13 h |
Highest documented water heights
4 / 4Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso · Valparaiso | 0.16 m | 41 km | Chile |
| Quintero · Valparaiso | 0.10 m | 58 km | Chile |
| San Antonio · Valparaiso | 0.10 m | 73 km | Chile |
| Pichidangui · Coquimbo | 0.08 m | 112 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.