Historical tsunamis · Nov 18, 2022, 1:37 PM UTC
2022 SW. Sumatra tsunami
Indonesia
The tsunami of Nov 18, 2022, 1:37 PM UTC originated near SW. Sumatra (Indonesia).
Key facts
- Date
- Nov 18, 2022, 1:37 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.9
- Depth
- 25 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.25 m
- Observation records
- 4
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake at a depth of 25 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.25 m (Seblat, Indonesia).
4 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 4 | 0.25 m Seblat | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seblat · Bengkulu | 0.25 m | 206 km | Indonesia |
| Bintuhan · Bengkulu | 0.10 m | 292 km | Indonesia |
| Krui · Lampung | 0.08 m | 350 km | Indonesia |
| Sikakap, Pulau Pagai Selatan · West Sumatra | 0.05 m | 244 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.