Historical tsunamis · Oct 16, 2018, 1:03 AM UTC
2018 Loyalty Islands tsunami
New Caledonia
The tsunami of Oct 16, 2018, 1:03 AM UTC originated near Loyalty Islands (New Caledonia).
Key facts
- Date
- Oct 16, 2018, 1:03 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.5
- Depth
- 17 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.05 m
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake at a depth of 17 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.05 m (Ouinne, New Caledonia).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Map of observation sites
1Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Caledonia | 1 | 0.05 m Ouinne | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
1 / 1Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouinne | 0.05 m | 295 km | New Caledonia |
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.