Historical tsunamis · Jan 14, 2018, 9:18 AM UTC

2018 S. Peru tsunami

Peru

The tsunami of Jan 14, 2018, 9:18 AM UTC originated near S. Peru (Peru).

Key facts

Date
Jan 14, 2018, 9:18 AM UTC
Cause
Earthquake
Magnitude
M7.1
Depth
39 km
Maximum documented water height
0.15 m
Observation records
4
Countries affected
2

It was triggered by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake at a depth of 39 km.

The highest documented water height was 0.15 m (San Juan, Peru).

4 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.

All tsunamis in PeruRecord at NOAA/NCEI ↗

Map of observation sites

4

Each dot is a documented observation site; colour and size show the observed water height. The triangle marks the source.

Observations by country

CountryObservation recordsMaximum documented water heightDeathsEarliest arrival
Peru30.15 m
San Juan		——
Chile1———

Highest documented water heights

4 / 4

Individual documented observations for this event. Heights come from different measurement types and sources; not every location has a measured height.

Location / stationObserved heightDistance from sourceCountry
San Juan · Ica0.15 m67 kmPeru
Chala · Arequipa—50 kmPeru
D32401 Bpr, W-SW of Arica, Chile · Arica Y Parinacota—538 kmChile
Matarani · Arequipa—310 kmPeru

More tsunamis in Peru

  • S. Peru Jun 28, 2024, 5:36 AM UTC · 0.20 m
  • S. Peru Sep 25, 2013, 4:42 PM UTC · 0.09 m
  • S. Peru Aug 15, 2007, 11:40 PM UTC · 10.0 m
  • S. Peru Jun 23, 2001, 8:33 PM UTC · 8.80 m
  • S. Peru Nov 12, 1996, 4:59 PM UTC · 0.40 m
  • N. Peru Feb 21, 1996, 12:51 PM UTC · 5.04 m
  • Central Peru Oct 3, 1974, 2:21 PM UTC · 0.92 m
  • Chungar Mar 19, 1971 · 30.0 m

Tsunamis nearby

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.