Historical tsunamis · Mar 30, 2022, 8:56 PM UTC
2022 Loyalty Islands tsunami
New Caledonia
The tsunami of Mar 30, 2022, 8:56 PM UTC originated near Loyalty Islands (New Caledonia).
Key facts
- Date
- Mar 30, 2022, 8:56 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.9
- Depth
- 10 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.07 m
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake at a depth of 10 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.07 m (Mare Island, New Caledonia).
3 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Caledonia | 3 | 0.07 m Mare Island | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mare Island | 0.07 m | 285 km | New Caledonia |
| Ouinne | 0.06 m | 387 km | New Caledonia |
| Lifou Island | 0.02 m | 373 km | New Caledonia |
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.