8 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 4 September 1596: off Japan
A tsunami started off the coast of Japan on 4 September 1596; cause: earthquake and landslide. The highest wave reached 8 m. It is recorded at 6 places. 708 people died.
4 September 1596off Japan
earthquake and landslideCause · M6.9
708Deaths
6Places the wave reached · definite
Where it started and where the wave arrived
< 0,5 m0,5–2 m2–5 m5–10 m≥ 10 m
Places the wave reached
| Town | Countries reached | Water height | From the source | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saganoseki · 1 km | Japan | 8 m | 17 km | |
| Akimachi-shioya · 4 km | Japan | 8 m | 13 km | |
| Beppu · 2 km | Japan | 5 m | 19 km | 708 |
| Niagemachi · 0 km | Japan | 4 m | 11 km | |
| Usuki · 1 km | Japan | 4 m | 22 km | |
| Uwaura · 0 km | Japan | 4 m | 19 km |