Historical tsunamis · Nov 30, 2022, 10:48 AM UTC
2022 Lake Taupo, North Island tsunami
New Zealand
The tsunami of Nov 30, 2022, 10:48 AM UTC originated near Lake Taupo, North Island (New Zealand).
Key facts
- Date
- Nov 30, 2022, 10:48 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M5.3
- Depth
- 5 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 1.00 m
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 4
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 5.3 earthquake at a depth of 5 km.
The highest documented water height was 1.00 m (Kuratau, Lake Taupo, New Zealand).
4 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 4 | 1.00 m Kuratau, Lake Taupo | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuratau, Lake Taupo | 1.00 m | 14 km | New Zealand |
| Motutere, Lake Taupo | 1.00 m | 10 km | New Zealand |
| Whakaipo Bay, Lake Taupo | 0.30 m | 15 km | New Zealand |
| Wharewaka Point, Lake Taupo | — | 16 km | New Zealand |
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.