Hutch's Devastating Tsunamis

Lisbon Earthquake (Portugal)

Nov 1, 1775

Magnitude 9, Death Toll 20,000. This earthquake was so powerful that the tremors of it could be felt all over Europe.

Krakatoa Eruption

Aug 26, 1883

Magnitude 6, Deaths: 36,000. While this did not occur until August, the signs of this began in May. That proves that with the proper education and preparations the casualties and damage could have been minimized.

Aleutian Earthquake

Apr 1, 1946

8.1 Magnitude, 160 Deaths. The damage of this Earthquake totaled over $300 million. In today's economy that would worth more the $2 Billion.

Great Chilean Earthquake

May 23, 1960

9.5 Magnitude, 61 Deaths. Two days after this earthquake the Cordon-Caulle Volcano Erupted after 40 years of inactivity, the events are believed to be linked.

Good Friday Earthquake

Mar 27, 1964

9.2 Magnitude, 130 Deaths total. The peak height of this Tsunami was measured at 219 feet tall.

Hokkaido Earthquake (Japan)

Jul 12, 1993

7.8 Magnitude, 120 Deaths. Triggered a major tsunami that caused deaths in South Eastern Russia.

Papua New Guinea Quake

Jul 17, 1998

7.1 Magnitude, 2,100 Deaths. This earthquake raised awareness among scientists around the world that small earthquakes are also able to trigger large tsunamis.

Sumatra Earthquake (Indonesia)

Dec 26, 2004

9.1 Magnitude, 230,000 Deaths total. This earthquake was the 6th deadliest natural disaster in History.

Samoa Earthquake

Sep 29, 2009

8.1 Magnitude, 200 Deaths. This was the largest earthquake in 2009.

Chile Earthquake

Feb 27, 2010

8.8 Magnitude, 700 Deaths. Tremors were felt in Ica in Southern Peru, which is 1500 miles away.

Tohoku Earthquake

Mar 11, 2011

9.1 Magnitude, 20,000 Deaths. Most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan and the 4th most powerful in the world.