Historical tsunamis · Jun 28, 1859
1859 N. Moluccas Islands tsunami
Indonesia
The tsunami of Jun 28, 1859 originated near N. Moluccas Islands (Indonesia).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 28, 1859
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.0
- Maximum documented water height
- 10.0 m
- Observation records
- 4
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake.
The highest documented water height was 10.0 m (Sidangoli, Halmahera, W. Coast, Indonesia).
4 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 4 | 10.0 m Sidangoli, Halmahera, W. Coast | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidangoli, Halmahera, W. Coast · North Maluku | 10.00 m | 112 km | Indonesia |
| Kema, Sulawesi Island · North Sulawesi | — | 164 km | Indonesia |
| Manado, Sulawesi Island · North Sulawesi | — | 193 km | Indonesia |
| Ternate Island · North Maluku | — | 100 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.