Historical tsunamis · Nov 11, 1855
1855 Tokaido tsunami
Japan
The tsunami of Nov 11, 1855 originated near Tokaido (Japan).
Key facts
- Date
- Nov 11, 1855
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.0
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- 6,757
- Houses destroyed
- 50,000
- Damage
- extreme (over US$ 25 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake.
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 6,757 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 50,000.
Damage is estimated at extreme (over US$ 25 million).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2 | 0.00 m Tokyo Bay | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kisarazu · Chiba | — | 33 km | Japan |
| Tokyo Bay · Tokyo | 0.00 m | 0 km | Japan |
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.