Historical tsunamis · Jan 16, 2022
2022 Tonga Islands tsunami
Tonga
The tsunami of Jan 16, 2022 originated near Tonga Islands (Tonga).
Key facts
- Date
- Jan 16, 2022
- Cause
- Volcanic eruption
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.36 m
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Volcanic eruption.
The highest documented water height was 0.36 m (Pago Pago, American Samoa, USA Territory).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA Territory | 1 | 0.36 m Pago Pago, American Samoa | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pago Pago, American Samoa · As | 0.36 m | 853 km | USA Territory |
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.