Historical tsunamis · Jan 9, 2023, 5:47 PM UTC
2023 South Maluku tsunami
Indonesia
The tsunami of Jan 9, 2023, 5:47 PM UTC originated near South Maluku (Indonesia).
Key facts
- Date
- Jan 9, 2023, 5:47 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.6
- Depth
- 105 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.09 m
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 11
- Houses destroyed
- 37
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake at a depth of 105 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.09 m (Seira, Indonesia).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 1 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 37.
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 million).
Map of observation sites
2Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 2 | 0.09 m Seira | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
2 / 2Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seira · Maluku | 0.09 m | 129 km | Indonesia |
| Larat · Maluku | 0.05 m | 186 km | Indonesia |
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.