Historical tsunamis · Nov 24, 1833
1833 SW. Sumatra tsunami
Indonesia
The tsunami of Nov 24, 1833 originated near SW. Sumatra (Indonesia).
Key facts
- Date
- Nov 24, 1833
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M8.3
- Depth
- 75 km
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- few (up to about 50)
- Houses destroyed
- few (up to about 50)
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 5
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 8.3 earthquake at a depth of 75 km.
5 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.
The database records few (up to about 50) deaths.
Houses destroyed: few (up to about 50).
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 million).
Map of observation sites
5Each 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 | — | — | — |
 Seychelles | 1 | — | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
5 / 5Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengkulu, Sumatra · Bengkulu | — | 241 km | Indonesia |
| Indrapura · West Sumatra | — | 68 km | Indonesia |
| Mahe Island | — | 5,005 km | Seychelles |
| Padang, Sumatra · West Sumatra | — | 172 km | Indonesia |
| Pariaman (Priana), Sumatra · West Sumatra | — | 210 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.