On January 15, 1967, a tsunami struck the central-south region of Iceland. According to the NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database, the event occurred precisely at 13 hours, 47 minutes, and 55 seconds UTC. The location of the event is recorded at latitude 63.67 and longitude -19.56.
Event Measurements and Characteristics
The historical record documents a maximum water height of 75.0 meters associated with this event. In tsunami observation records, a maximum water height represents the highest measured runup or wave height at a specific reporting point rather than a uniform height across the entire coastline. The event is cataloged with a validity rating of 4 in the database, indicating a definite tsunami occurrence.
Data Source and Record Context
This historical account relies entirely on data maintained by the NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database. The database provides structured parameters regarding the time, geographic coordinates, cause code (cause code 8), and maximum water height, preserving the event details for scientific analysis and historical reference.
Frequently asked questions
When did the 1967 central-south Iceland tsunami occur?
The tsunami occurred on January 15, 1967, at 13:47:55 UTC.
What was the maximum water height recorded for the tsunami?
The recorded maximum water height was 75.0 meters.
Where was the event located?
The event was located in central-south Iceland at coordinates 63.67 latitude and -19.56 longitude.
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.