Historical tsunamis · Jul 3, 2019, 2:45 PM UTC

2019 Stromboli Island tsunami

Italy

The tsunami of Jul 3, 2019, 2:45 PM UTC originated near Stromboli Island (Italy).

Key facts

Date
Jul 3, 2019, 2:45 PM UTC
Cause
Volcanic eruption
Maximum documented water height
1.30 m
Deaths
1
Injuries
1
Observation records
4
Countries affected
1

Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Volcanic eruption.

The highest documented water height was 1.30 m (Punta del Corvo, Stromboli Island, Italy).

4 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.

The database records 1 deaths.

Map of observation sites

4

Each dot is a documented observation site; colour and size show the observed water height. The triangle marks the source.

Observations by country

CountryObservation recordsMaximum documented water heightDeathsEarliest arrival
Italy41.30 m
Punta del Corvo, Stromboli Island
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Highest documented water heights

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Individual documented observations for this event. Heights come from different measurement types and sources; not every location has a measured height.

Location / stationObserved heightDistance from sourceCountry
Punta del Corvo, Stromboli Island1.30 m2 kmItaly
Punta Labronzo, Stromboli Island0.52 m3 kmItaly
Ginostra, Stromboli Island0.20 m2 kmItaly
Strombolicchio, Stromboli Island—5 kmItaly

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.