On June 17, 2017, a tsunami struck Karrat Fjord in Greenland, leaving behind a documented record of severe physical impacts and human casualties. According to the NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database, the event occurred late in the evening at 23 hours, 39 minutes, and 17 seconds UTC (coordinated universal time). The event is cataloged with a validity rating of 4, indicating definite tsunami occurrence.
Measurements and Impacts
Official records from the database highlight the extreme scale of the water displacement in the fjord. The maximum water height associated with the event reached a recorded maximum of 90.0 meters. This measurement reflects the peak water height observed during the event rather than a uniform level across the entire region.
Casualties and Injuries
The disaster resulted in direct human impacts in the Karrat Fjord area. The official records document 4 fatalities and 9 injuries resulting from the tsunami.
Event Overview
The following table summarizes the key recorded parameters of the June 17, 2017 tsunami event as maintained in the historical database.
| Parameter | Recorded Value |
|---|---|
| Event Date | June 17, 2017 CE |
| Event Time (UTC) | 23:39:17 |
| Location | Karrat Fjord, Greenland |
| Coordinates | 71.813° N, -52.569° E |
| Maximum Water Height | 90.0 meters |
| Fatalities | 4 |
| Injuries | 9 |
| Database Validity | 4 (Definite Tsunami) |
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.