Historical tsunamis · Dec 4, 2022
2022 Stromboli Island tsunami
Italy
The tsunami of Dec 4, 2022 originated near Stromboli Island (Italy).
Key facts
- Date
- Dec 4, 2022
- Cause
- Volcanic eruption
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.75 m
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Volcanic eruption.
The highest documented water height was 0.75 m (Punta del Corvo, Stromboli Island, Italy).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3 | 0.75 m Punta del Corvo, Stromboli 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punta del Corvo, Stromboli Island | 0.75 m | 2 km | Italy |
| Punta Labronzo, Stromboli Island | 0.75 m | 3 km | Italy |
| Ginostra, Stromboli Island | — | 2 km | Italy |
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.