Historical tsunamis · Apr 8, 1860
1860 Anse-A-Veau tsunami
Haiti
The tsunami of Apr 8, 1860 originated near Anse-A-Veau (Haiti).
Key facts
- Date
- Apr 8, 1860
- Cause
- Earthquake and landslide
- Magnitude
- M7.5
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Injuries
- few (up to about 50)
- Houses destroyed
- many (about 101–1,000)
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 4
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake.
4 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Houses destroyed: many (about 101–1,000).
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 million).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haiti | 4 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anse-A-Veau | — | 0 km | Haiti |
| Les Cayes | — | 55 km | Haiti |
| Miragoane, Golfe de la Gonave Classified as doubtful | — | 29 km | Haiti |
| Vieux-Bourg-D'acquin | — | 24 km | Haiti |
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.