Historical tsunamis · Jul 1, 2009, 9:30 AM UTC
2009 Crete tsunami
Greece
The tsunami of Jul 1, 2009, 9:30 AM UTC originated near Crete (Greece).
Key facts
- Date
- Jul 1, 2009, 9:30 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.4
- Depth
- 19 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.30 m
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake at a depth of 19 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.30 m (Arvi, Crete, Greece).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 3 | 0.30 m Arvi, Crete | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvi, Crete | 0.30 m | 92 km | Greece |
| Chrisi (Chrysi) Islet | — | 82 km | Greece |
| Myrtos, Crete | — | 94 km | Greece |
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.