On November 15, 2006, a tsunami struck the Southern Kuril Islands region in Russia, leaving behind a detailed official record of seismic and wave measurements. According to the NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database, the event was directly associated with an earthquake and produced extreme water height measurements at specific observation points.
Event Chronology and Location
The event occurred on November 15, 2006, with the origin time recorded precisely at 11 hours, 14 minutes, and 13.5 seconds. Geographically, the activity centered at latitude 46.592 and longitude 153.266 in the Southern Kuril Islands area of Russia.
Earthquake Association and Measurements
The tsunami was triggered by an associated earthquake that registered a magnitude of 8.3. Official records for this event assign it a validity rating of 4, reflecting confirmed historical observation standards within the database.
Among the physical measurements gathered from the event, the recorded maximum water height reached 21.9 meters. The event record also documents 1 injury.
Frequently asked questions
When did the Southern Kuril Islands tsunami happen?
The tsunami occurred on November 15, 2006, at 11:14:13.5 UTC.
What was the magnitude of the earthquake associated with the tsunami?
The associated earthquake had a magnitude of 8.3.
What was the maximum water height recorded for the 2006 event?
The recorded maximum water height reached 21.9 meters.
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.