Historical tsunamis · Jul 29, 2025, 11:24 PM UTC
2025 Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia tsunami
Russia
The tsunami of Jul 29, 2025, 11:24 PM UTC originated near Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia (Russia).
Key facts
- Date
- Jul 29, 2025, 11:24 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M8.8
- Depth
- 35 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 17.0 m
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 13
- Damage
- US$ 10 million
- Observation records
- 929
- Countries affected
- 32
It was triggered by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake at a depth of 35 km.
The highest documented water height was 17.0 m (North of Filyushova Cape, Russia).
929 observation sites in 32 countries are recorded.
Outside the source country, the earliest documented arrival was at Hanasaki (Japan) after 1:53 h.
The database records 1 deaths.
Damage is estimated at US$ 10 million.
Map of observation sites
929Each dot is a documented observation site; colour and size show the observed water height. The triangle marks the source.
Tsunami arrival times
Documented arrival times from the NOAA/NCEI database, showing the earliest recorded location per country. Coverage is incomplete: a country without an entry was not necessarily spared.
- 0:00 hEarthquake (origin) · Jul 29, 2025, 11:24 PM UTC
- 0:38 hRussia · Vodopadnaya, Kamchatka · 5.00 m
- 1:53 hJapan · Hanasaki · 0.80 m
- 1:57 hUnited States · Amchitka, Ak · 0.99 m
- 6:26 hCanada · Langara Island, British Columbia · 0.26 m
- 9:30 hMexico · Ensenada · 0.66 m
- 10:25 hPapua New Guinea · D55012 Bpr, Coral Sea · 0.02 m
- 13:36 hNew Zealand · North Cape
- 15:56 hEcuador · Santa Cruz Island · 0.40 m
- 16:36 hChile · Easter Island · 0.64 m
- 16:37 hCosta Rica · Flamingo Marina · 0.39 m
152 places with a documented arrival time
Observations by country
| Country | Observation records | Maximum documented water height | Deaths | Earliest arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 600 | 33.1 m South of Filyushova Cape | — | 0:38 h |
 Chile | 35 | 2.50 m Boyeruca | — | 16:36 h |
 French Polynesia | 8 | 2.15 m Taipivai Bay | — | — |
 United States | 68 | 1.74 m Kahului, Maui, Hi | — | 1:57 h |
 Japan | 98 | 1.30 m Kujiko | 1 | 1:53 h |
 Ecuador | 9 | 1.04 m Baltra Island | — | 15:56 h |
| USA Territory | 12 | 0.96 m Midway Islands | — | — |
 Samoa | 7 | 0.81 m Apia, Upolu Island | — | — |
 Mexico | 16 | 0.80 m Manzanillo | — | 9:30 h |
 Peru | 1 | 0.70 m Callao la Punta | — | — |
 Canada | 10 | 0.51 m Port Alberni, British Columbia | — | 6:26 h |
 Indonesia | 13 | 0.50 m Sarmi, Biak, Irian Jaya | — | — |
 Vanuatu | 3 | 0.45 m Port Vila, Efate Island | — | — |
 New Caledonia | 3 | 0.44 m Hienghene | — | — |
 Solomon Islands | 2 | 0.41 m Tarekukure, Taro Island | — | — |
 Costa Rica | 4 | 0.39 m Flamingo Marina | — | 16:37 h |
 New Zealand | 5 | 0.34 m Owenga, Chatham Island | — | 13:36 h |
 Papua New Guinea | 2 | 0.25 m Lombrum, Admiralty Islands | — | 10:25 h |
 Australia | 3 | 0.21 m Gold Coast, Queensland | — | — |
 Philippines | 2 | 0.21 m Davao | — | — |
 China | 10 | 0.20 m Jiaojiang | — | — |
 Colombia | 2 | 0.20 m Tumaco | — | — |
 Antarctica | 1 | 0.19 m Prat Base (Chile) | — | — |
 Tonga | 2 | 0.17 m Nukualofa (Nuku'alofa) | — | — |
 Cook Islands | 1 | 0.17 m Rarotonga | — | — |
 Taiwan | 5 | 0.12 m Lanyu | — | — |
 Niue | 1 | 0.12 m Niue | — | — |
 El Salvador | 2 | 0.10 m Acajutla | — | — |
| Micronesia, Fed. States Of | 1 | 0.10 m Dekehtik, Pohnpei | — | — |
 Tuvalu | 1 | 0.07 m Fongafale | — | — |
 Fiji | 1 | 0.07 m Suva, King's Wharf | — | — |
| Marshall Islands, Rep. Of | 1 | 0.06 m D52402 Bpr, 790 Nm NW of Kwajalein | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
15 / 929Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South of Filyushova Cape · Kamchatka | 33.10 m | 233 km | Russia |
| Baikovo, Shumshu Island, Kurilskiye · Kuril Islands Classified as doubtful | 19.00 m | 349 km | Russia |
| South of Filyushova Cape · Kamchatka | 18.30 m | 233 km | Russia |
| Vistnik Bay, SE Kamchatka · Kamchatka | 18.00 m | 221 km | Russia |
| South of Filyushova Cape · Kamchatka | 17.40 m | 233 km | Russia |
| North of Filyushova Cape · Kamchatka | 17.00 m | 231 km | Russia |
| Severo-Kurilsk, Paramushir Island · Kuril Islands Classified as doubtful | 17.00 m | 355 km | Russia |
| North of Aleutka Bay · Kamchatka | 15.60 m | 196 km | Russia |
| South of Filyushova Cape · Kamchatka | 15.50 m | 233 km | Russia |
| Utyuzhnaya Bay · Kamchatka | 15.10 m | 243 km | Russia |
| North of Aleutka Bay · Kamchatka | 15.00 m | 196 km | Russia |
| Khodutka Bay · Kamchatka | 14.90 m | 179 km | Russia |
| Khodutka Bay · Kamchatka | 14.80 m | 175 km | Russia |
| Khodutka Bay · Kamchatka | 14.80 m | 174 km | Russia |
| North of Aleutka Bay · Kamchatka | 14.70 m | 196 km | Russia |
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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.