On March 3, 1871 CE, a tsunami struck the location of Ruang in Indonesia. 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 event resulted in 400 deaths.
Measurements and Location
Historical records for the event document a maximum water height of 25.0 meters. The geographic coordinates recorded for the event are latitude 2.28 and longitude 125.425 in Indonesia. The tsunami was assigned cause code 6.
Frequently asked questions
When did the Ruang tsunami happen?
The tsunami at Ruang occurred on March 3, 1871 CE.
What was the maximum water height of the tsunami?
The maximum water height recorded for the 1871 Ruang tsunami was 25.0 meters.
How many fatalities were recorded in the event?
The event resulted in 400 deaths.
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.