Historical tsunamis · Jun 24, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC
2026 Northwest Venezuela tsunami
Venezuela
The tsunami of Jun 24, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC originated near Northwest Venezuela (Venezuela).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 24, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.5
- Depth
- 10 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.04 m
- Deaths
- 6,509
- Injuries
- 16,740
- Houses destroyed
- very many (over 1,000)
- Damage
- US$ 19,600 million
- Observation records
- 4
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake at a depth of 10 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.04 m (Mona Island, USA Territory).
4 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.
The database records 6,509 deaths.
Houses destroyed: very many (over 1,000).
Damage is estimated at US$ 19,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA Territory | 3 | 0.04 m Mona Island | — | — |
| Martinique (French Territory) | 1 | 0.02 m Fort-De-France | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mona Island · Pr | 0.04 m | 841 km | USA Territory |
| Yabucoa Harbor · Pr | 0.04 m | 883 km | USA Territory |
| Fort-De-France | 0.02 m | 926 km | Martinique (French Territory) |
| Vieques · Pr | 0.02 m | 901 km | USA Territory |
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.