Historical tsunamis · Aug 14, 2021, 12:29 PM UTC
2021 Port-Au-Prince tsunami
Haiti
The tsunami of Aug 14, 2021, 12:29 PM UTC originated near Port-Au-Prince (Haiti).
Key facts
- Date
- Aug 14, 2021, 12:29 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.2
- Depth
- 10 km
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- 2,248
- Injuries
- 12,763
- Houses destroyed
- 53,815
- Damage
- US$ 1,600 million
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake at a depth of 10 km.
3 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.
The database records 2,248 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 53,815.
Damage is estimated at US$ 1,600 million.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mexico | 2 | 0.05 m Isla Mujeres | — | — |
| Haiti | 1 | 0.02 m Port-Au-Prince | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isla Mujeres · Quintana Roo | 0.05 m | 1,421 km | Mexico |
| Puerto Morelos · Quintana Roo | 0.05 m | 1,430 km | Mexico |
| Port-Au-Prince | 0.02 m | 116 km | Haiti |
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.