Event Overview and Location
On August 27, 1883 CE, a major tsunami event occurred at Krakatau in Indonesia. The event is cataloged under ID 1142 in the NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database, with the source disturbance recorded at 02:59. The geographic coordinates associated with the source location are latitude -6.102 and longitude 105.423.
Water Height and Recorded Impact
The database entry documents a maximum water height of 41.0 meters. The record accounts for 36,417 fatalities associated with the event.
The event is assigned a validity rating of 4 in the NOAA/NCEI catalog, which designates a definite tsunami event.
Summary of Cataloged Parameters
| Parameter | Cataloged Value |
|---|---|
| Event Date | August 27, 1883 CE |
| Recorded Time | 02:59 |
| Location | Krakatau, Indonesia |
| Coordinates | -6.102, 105.423 |
| Maximum Water Height | 41.0 meters |
| Recorded Fatalities | 36,417 |
| Validity Rating | 4 (Definite Tsunami) |
| Catalog Cause Code | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the maximum recorded water height for the 1883 Krakatau tsunami?
According to the NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database, the maximum recorded water height was 41.0 meters.
How many fatalities are recorded for this event?
The official record lists 36,417 deaths associated with the August 27, 1883 CE event.
What are the cataloged coordinates for the event source?
The database lists the source location at latitude -6.102 and longitude 105.423 in Indonesia.
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.