Historical tsunamis · Jul 10, 1902, 12:24 AM UTC
1902 Martinique tsunami
Martinique
The tsunami of Jul 10, 1902, 12:24 AM UTC originated near Martinique (Martinique).
Key facts
- Date
- Jul 10, 1902, 12:24 AM UTC
- Cause
- Volcanic eruption
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.60 m
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Volcanic eruption.
The highest documented water height was 0.60 m (Fort-De-France, Martinique (French Territory)).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Map of observation sites
2Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinique (French Territory) | 2 | 0.60 m Fort-De-France | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
2 / 2Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort-De-France | 0.60 m | 10 km | Martinique (French Territory) |
| Baie de Genipa, Ducos | — | 0 km | Martinique (French Territory) |
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.