Historical tsunamis · Jan 25, 2016, 4:22 AM UTC
2016 Morocco tsunami
Morocco
The tsunami of Jan 25, 2016, 4:22 AM UTC originated near Morocco (Morocco).
Key facts
- Date
- Jan 25, 2016, 4:22 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.3
- Depth
- 12 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.02 m
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 26
- Houses destroyed
- few (up to about 50)
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake at a depth of 12 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.02 m (Malaga, Spain).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 1 deaths.
Houses destroyed: few (up to about 50).
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 million).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spain | 2 | 0.02 m Malaga | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaga | 0.02 m | 135 km | Spain |
| Motril | 0.02 m | 120 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.