Historical tsunamis · Jun 13, 1792
1792 W. Hokkaido Island tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of Jun 13, 1792 originated near W. Hokkaido Island (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 13, 1792
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.9
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- some (about 51–100)
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 5
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
5 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records some (about 51–100) deaths.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 million).
Map of observation sites
5Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 5 | — | 5 | — |
Highest documented water heights
5 / 5Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikuni · Hokkaido | — | 23 km | Japan |
| Furubira · Hokkaido | — | 26 km | Japan |
| Oshoro · Hokkaido | — | 40 km | Japan |
| Shakotan · Hokkaido | — | 22 km | Japan |
| Takashima · Hokkaido | — | 238 km | Japan |
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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.