Historical tsunamis · Feb 13, 2021, 2:07 PM UTC
2021 Off Fukushima Prefecture tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of Feb 13, 2021, 2:07 PM UTC originated near Off Fukushima Prefecture (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- Feb 13, 2021, 2:07 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.1
- Depth
- 49 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.10 m
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 186
- Houses destroyed
- 798
- Damage
- US$ 7,700 million
- Observation records
- 4
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake at a depth of 49 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.10 m (Ishinomaki, Japan).
4 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 1 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 798.
Damage is estimated at US$ 7,700 million.
Map of observation sites
4Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 4 | 0.10 m Ishinomaki | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
4 / 4Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishinomaki · Miyagi | 0.10 m | 86 km | Japan |
| Aikawa, Ishimaki · Miyagi | 0.05 m | 98 km | Japan |
| Sendaishinko · Miyagi | 0.05 m | 86 km | Japan |
| Soma · Fukushima | 0.05 m | 70 km | Japan |
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.