Historical tsunamis · November 1033
1033 Akko tsunami
Syria
The tsunami of November 1033 originated near Akko (Syria).
Key facts
- Date
- November 1033
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- 70,000
- Houses destroyed
- many (about 101–1,000)
- Damage
- severe (about US$ 5–25 million)
- Observation records
- 5
- Countries affected
- 2
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Earthquake.
5 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.
The database records 70,000 deaths.
Houses destroyed: many (about 101–1,000).
Damage is estimated at severe (about US$ 5–25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Israel | 4 | — | — | — |
 Lebanon | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akko (Acre) | — | 11 km | Israel |
| Ashkelon | — | 154 km | Israel |
| Caesarea Philippi | — | 58 km | Israel |
| Gaza | — | 173 km | Israel |
| Lebanon Coast | — | 116 km | Lebanon |
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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.