Historical tsunamis · Nov 14, 2019, 4:17 PM UTC
2019 N. Moluccas Islands tsunami
Indonesia
The tsunami of Nov 14, 2019, 4:17 PM UTC originated near N. Moluccas Islands (Indonesia).
Key facts
- Date
- Nov 14, 2019, 4:17 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.1
- Depth
- 33 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.11 m
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 33
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 8
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake at a depth of 33 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.11 m (Bitung, Indonesia).
8 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 1 deaths.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 million).
Map of observation sites
8Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 8 | 0.11 m Bitung | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
8 / 8Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitung · North Sulawesi | 0.11 m | 138 km | Indonesia |
| Jailolo, Halmahera · North Maluku | 0.09 m | 132 km | Indonesia |
| Tahuna · North Sulawesi | 0.09 m | 246 km | Indonesia |
| Manado, Sulawesi Island · North Sulawesi | 0.07 m | 177 km | Indonesia |
| Ternate · North Maluku | 0.06 m | 141 km | Indonesia |
| Melonguane · North Sulawesi | 0.05 m | 267 km | Indonesia |
| Taliabu · North Maluku | 0.05 m | 453 km | Indonesia |
| Tidore · North Maluku | 0.04 m | 154 km | Indonesia |
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.