On December 22, 2018, at 13:55 UTC, a tsunami struck the Krakatau region in Indonesia, located at latitude -6.102 and longitude 105.423. According to data from the NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database, this event is categorized with a validity score of 4, indicating a definite tsunami occurrence.
Impact and Measurements
The event caused severe humanitarian and economic consequences in the affected area. The official records document a maximum water height reaching 85.0 meters. In terms of human impact, the tsunami resulted in 437 deaths and 31,943 injuries. Additionally, the recorded economic damage totaled 250.0 million USD.
Frequently asked questions
When did the 2018 Krakatau tsunami occur?
The tsunami occurred on December 22, 2018, at 13:55 UTC.
What was the maximum water height recorded for the tsunami?
The recorded maximum water height was 85.0 meters.
What were the human and financial impacts of the event?
The event resulted in 437 deaths, 31,943 injuries, and 250.0 million USD in damages.
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.