Timeline: Tsunamis

Sep 20, 1498

Enshunada Sea, Japan

Occurred in September 1498. Happened in the Enshunada Sea, Japan. Caused by a magnitude 8.3 earthquake. The death toll was about 31,000 people.

Oct 28, 1707

Nankaido, Japan

Occurred on October 1707. Happened in Nankaido, Japan. Was caused by an earthquake with a magnitude 8.4. The death toll was about 30,000

Nov 1, 1755

Lisbon, Portugal

This tsunami happened in November 1755. It happened in Lisbon, Portugal. Caused by a earthquake with an 8.5 magnitude. Killed about 60,000 people.

Apr 24, 1777

Ryuku Islands, Japan

Occurred in April 1771. Happened in the Ryuku Islands, Japan. It was caused by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4. The death toll was about 12,000 people.

Aug 13, 1868

Northern Chile

Happened in August 1868. Happened in Northern Chile. Caused by an earthquake with an 8.5 magnitude. Killed about 25,000 people.

Aug 27, 1883

Krakatau, Indonesia

This tsunami happened in August 1883. Happened in Indonesia. Was caused by a volcanic eruption. Killed about 40,000 people.

Jun 15, 1896

Sanriku, Japan

This tsunami occurred in Sanriku, Japan. It happened in June 1896. Was caused by an earthquake with a 7.6 magnitude. It killed about 22,000 people.

Mar 27, 1964

Alaska, U.S.

Occurred in March 1964. Happened in Alaska, U.S. The cause of the tsunami was a magnitude 9.2 earthquake. The death toll was about 121 people.

Dec 26, 2004

Sumatra, Indonesia

Occurred in December 2004. It happened in Sumatra, Indonesia. It was caused by an earthquake that had a 9.1 magnitude. The death toll was about 230,000.

Mar 11, 2011

North Pacific Coast, Japan

This tsunami occurred on March 11, 2011. It happened on the North Pacific Coast of Japan. It was caused by an earthquake with a 9.0 magnitude. It killed about 18,000 people.