Historical tsunamis · Jun 15, 2006
2006 Ciutadella, Menorca Island tsunami
Spain
The tsunami of Jun 15, 2006 originated near Ciutadella, Menorca Island (Spain).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 15, 2006
- Cause
- Meteorological
- Maximum documented water height
- 5.00 m
- Damage
- US$ 33 million
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Meteorological.
The highest documented water height was 5.00 m (Port of Ciutadella, Menorca Island, Spain).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at US$ 33 million.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 m Port of Ciutadella, Menorca Island | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Ciutadella, Menorca Island | 5.00 m | 1 km | Spain |
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.