Historical tsunamis · Jan 25, 1846, 12:00 AM UTC
1846 Ternate Island, N. Moluccas Islands tsunami
Indonesia
The tsunami of Jan 25, 1846, 12:00 AM UTC originated near Ternate Island, N. Moluccas Islands (Indonesia).
Key facts
- Date
- Jan 25, 1846, 12:00 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.3
- Maximum documented water height
- 1.20 m
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake.
The highest documented water height was 1.20 m (Ternate Island, Indonesia).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Map of observation sites
2Each 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 | 2 | 1.20 m Ternate Island | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
2 / 2Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ternate Island · North Maluku | 1.20 m | 165 km | Indonesia |
| Manado, Sulawesi Island · North Sulawesi | — | 193 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.