Historical tsunamis · Nov 22, 2022, 2:03 AM UTC
2022 Solomon Islands tsunami
Solomon Islands
The tsunami of Nov 22, 2022, 2:03 AM UTC originated near Solomon Islands (Solomon Islands).
Key facts
- Date
- Nov 22, 2022, 2:03 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.0
- Depth
- 14 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.03 m
- Injuries
- 3
- Houses destroyed
- few (up to about 50)
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake at a depth of 14 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.03 m (Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Houses destroyed: few (up to about 50).
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 million).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Islands | 1 | 0.03 m Honiara, Guadalcanal | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honiara, Guadalcanal | 0.03 m | 58 km | Solomon Islands |
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.