Most Devastating Tsunamis

Lisbon Earthquake - Portugal

Nov 1, 1755

This magnitude of the earthquake was 9.0 and the death toll was estimated around 20,000. This earthquake occurred in the kingdom of Portugal at about 9:40 am.

Krakatoa Eruption - Java/Sumatra

Aug 26, 1883

The magnitude of the eruption was a 35.0 and the death toll was around 36,000 people destroying 165 villages. An interesting fact is that it was one of the most deadliest and destructive volcanic eruptions in history.

Aleutian Earthquake - Alaska

Apr 1, 1946

The magnitude of this earthquake was a 8.1 and had a death toll of 160 people. An interesting fact about this earthquake was that it also resulted in over 26 million dollars in damage.

Great Chilean Earthquake - Chile

May 23, 1960

The magnitude of this earthquake was a 9.5 and had a death toll of 61 people. An interesting fact is that it's the most powerful earthquake in history.

Good Friday Earthquake - Alaska

Mar 27, 1964

The magnitude of this earthquake is a 9.2 and has a death toll of 130 people. An interesting fact is that this earthquake only lasted four minutes and thirty-eight seconds.

Hokkaido Earthquake - Japan

Jul 12, 1993

The magnitude of this earthquake was a 7.8 and had a death toll of 120 people. An interesting fact is that the earthquake occurred beneath the Eurasian Plate.

Papua New Guinea Quake - Papua New Guinea

Jul 17, 1998

The magnitude of this earthquake is a 7.1 and had a death toll of more then 2,100. An interesting fact is that a massive underwater landslide occurred.

Sumatra Earthquake - Indonesia

Dec 26, 2004

The magnitude of this earthquake is a 9.1 and killed around 230,000 people. An interesting fact is that 14 countries were affected by this earthquake.

Samoa Earthquake - Samoan Islands

Sep 29, 2009

The magnitude of this earthquake was a 8.1 and had a death toll of about 200 people. An interesting fact is that it took place in the southern pacific ocean.

Chile Earthquake - Chile

Feb 27, 2010

The magnitude of this earthquake is a 8.8 and had a death toll of about 700 people. An Interesting fact is that it took place between the South American and Nazca plates.

Tohoku Earthquake - Japan

Mar 11, 2011

The magnitude of this earthquake is a 9.1 and had a death toll of around 20,000 people. An interesting fact is that this earthquake is the most powerful ever recorded in Japan.