On November 4, 1952, a major tsunami struck the Kamchatka region in Russia, leaving a significant record in historical tsunami databases. Official historical records document the event date as November 4, 1952, with the main event activity occurring precisely at 16 hours, 58 minutes, and 27.9 seconds UTC. The event is associated with a powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 9.0.
According to the NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database, the event is categorized with a validity rating of 4, indicating a definite tsunami occurrence. The geographic coordinates for the event are recorded at latitude 52.755 and longitude 160.057.
Measurements and Impacts
The historical record details severe physical and human impacts associated with the Kamchatka tsunami:
- Maximum Water Height: The recorded maximum water height reached 23.0 meters.
- Mortality: The event resulted in an estimated 10,000 deaths.
- Economic Damage: Damage is recorded at 1.0 million USD.
These figures reflect the specific parameters captured in the official historical database for this event.
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.