1792 CE Tsunami — Shimabara Bay, Kyushu Island

Tsunami · Shimabara Bay, Kyushu Island · May 21, 1792 CE

Type:
Tsunami
Date:
May 21, 1792 CE
Location:
Shimabara Bay, Kyushu Island
Deaths:
15,000
Injuries:
707

Other tsunami records of 1792 CE

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Historical Tsunami Database, doi:10.7289/V5PN93H7 · License: U.S. Government Work · institutional record ↗

Frequently asked questions

When did 1792 CE Tsunami — Shimabara Bay, Kyushu Island happen?
May 21, 1792 CE.
Where does this information come from?
This record comes from NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Historical Tsunami Database, doi:10.7289/V5PN93H7; it was not hand-authored and is stored together with its source.
How many people died?
Recorded estimate: 15,000. Historical death tolls vary by source.

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