National Tsunami Warning Center, NOAA/NWS

TSUNAMI of 1 April, 2014 (Iquique, Chile)

A great earthquake with a moment magnitude of 8.2 (USGS magnitude) occurred at 23:46:46, 1 April, 2014 (day 091) and was located 61 mi/98 km NW of Iquique, Chile (19.642S, 70.817W, 12.5 mi/20.5 km depth--USGS location).

This earthquake produced a tsunami that was recorded at tide gages monitored by the National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC). Many observatories provide data to the center; such as the NOAA National Ocean Service, the U. of Hawaii Sea Level Center, the Chilean Navy, the Japan Meteorological Agency and the National Tidal Facility in Australia among others. Click on the site name to see a graph of the tsunami, when available. Listed wave heights are maximum amplitude in cm (above sea level). Observed Arrival time is the actual tsunami arrival time in UTC on gages where it could be determined. The Computed Arrival time is the estimated time of wave arrival computed at the NTWC based on the earthquake origin time and location. The Sample Interval column shows the time between data samples.

For additional information about this tsunami event see the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center's homepage.

 

Travel Time Map
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Maximum Amplitude Graph
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Tide gage/
Measurement Location

Estimated Arrival Time
[UTC (J.Day)]

Observed Arrival time
[UTC (J.Day)]

Peak amplitude
(above sea level in cm)

Time of Peak Amplitude Measurement
[UTC (J.Day)]

Model Forecast Amplitude
(above sea level in cm)

Initial motion

Sample Interval
(min)

Data File
(Julian Day Starts
at 0000 UTC)

Pisagua, Chile

-

2350 (091)

210

0102 (092)

-

up

1

091, 092, 093, 094

Iquique, Chile

2354 (091)

2355 (091)

184

0205 (092)

-

up

1

091, 092, 093, 094

Arica, Chile

0005 (092)

0015 (092)

200

0117 (092)

-

up

1

091, 092, 093, 094

Mejillones, Chile

-

0025 (092)

73

0418 (092)

-

up

1

091, 092, 093, 094

Patche, Chile

-

0003(092)

170

0015(092)

-

up

1

091, 092, 093, 094

Antofagasta, Chile

0025(092)

0028(092)

33

0423(092)

-

up

1

091, 092, 093, 094

Caldera, Chile

0042(092)

0054(092)

28

1715(092)

-

up

1

091, 092, 093, 094

Chanaral, Chile

-

0053(092)

40

0827(092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Paposo, Chile

-

0034 (092)

31

0331(092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Coquimbo, Chile

0107 (092)

0126 (092)

29

0951(092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Constitucion, Chile

-

0221 (092)

24

0559(092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Juan Fernandez, Chile

0155 (092)

0204 (092)

17

0225(092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Coronel, Chile

-

0258 (092)

17

1016(092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Talcahuano, Chile

0233 (092)

0258 (092)

38

0617(092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Quiriquina, Chile

-

0253 (092)

21

0616(092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Bahia Mansa, Chile

-

0306(092)

12

0536(092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Corral, Chile

0247 (092)

0325 (092)

13

0343 (092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Matarani, Peru

-

0020 (092)

57

0134 (092)

-

up

1

091, 092, 093, 094

Callao La Punta, Peru

0127 (092)

0136 (092)

28

0946(092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Santa Cruz, Galapagos, Ecuador

-

0349 (092)

57

0557 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Baltra, Ecuador

0404 (092)

0427(092)

14

0705 (092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

San Diego, CA

-

≈1245 (092)

7

2212 (092)

7

?

1

092, 093, 094

La Jolla, CA

1103 (092)

≈1156 (092)

7

2128 (092)

12

?

1

092, 093, 094

Los Angeles, CA

1116 (092)

1224 (092)

7

0123 (093)

10

?

1

092, 093, 094

Santa Monica, CA

1126 (092)

≈1228 (092)

15

1409 (092)

17

?

1

092, 093, 094

Santa Barbara, CA

1137 (092)

≈1316 (092)

21

0922 (093)

10

?

1

092, 093, 094

Port San Luis, CA

1141 (092)

1235 (092)

21

2147 (092)

20

up

1

092, 093, 094

Monterey, CA

1151 (092)

?

obs.

4

up

1

092, 093, 094

San Francisco, CA

1235 (092)

1302 (092)

6

1512 (092)

5

up

1

092, 093, 094

Crescent City, CA

1257 (092)

≈1351 (092)

16

1541 (092)

7

up

1

092, 093, 094

Port Orford, OR

1257 (092)

?

8

0056 (093)

6

?

1

092, 093, 094

Charleston, OR

1314 (092)

?

7

2207 (092)

4

?

1

092, 093, 094

Westport, WA

1409 (092)

?

obs.

4

?

1

092, 093, 094

La Push, WA

1411 (092)

?

8

0730 (093)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Port Angeles, WA

1456 (092)

?

6

0450 (093)

2

?

1

092, 093, 094

Tofino, BC

1427 (092)

?

6

2237 (092)

4

?

1

092, 093, 094

Winter Harbour, BC

1429 (092)

?

5

0156 (093)

7

?

1

092, 093, 094

Langara Point, BC

1507 (092)

≈1549 (092)

6

2240 (092)

5

?

1

092, 093, 094

Sitka, AK

1545(092)

≈1626 (092)

4

0131 (093)

5

?

1

092, 093, 094

Yakutat, AK

1636 (092)

1724 (092)

7

0718 (093)

5

?

1

092, 093, 094

Seward, AK

1657 (092)

1733 (092)

5

2206 (092)

5

?

1

092, 093, 094

Kodiak, AK

1649 (092)

1757 (092)

7

1944 (092)

7

?

1

092, 093, 094

King Cove, AK

1659 (092)

?

10

2341 (092)

8

?

1

092, 093, 094

Sand Point, AK

1653 (092)

1728 (092)

8

2301 (092)

11

up

15 sec

092, 093, 094

Akutan, AK

1651 (092)

?

5

0542 (093)

12

?

1

092, 093, 094

Nikolski, AK

1653 (092)

1739 (092)

10

2314 (092)

16

?

1

092, 093, 094

Dutch Harbor, AK

1704 (092)

1805 (092)

5

0509 (093)

13

?

1

092, 093, 094

Atka, AK

1658 (092)

?

9

2232 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Adak, AK

1719 (092)

1754 (092)

10

0449 (093)

20

up

1

092, 093, 094

Hanasaki, Japan

2023(092)

2102 (092)

17

0255 (093)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094, 095

Kushiro, Japan

-

?

19

0627 (093)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094, 095

Hakodate, Japan

-

≈2304 (092)

18

0347 (094)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094, 095

Chichijima, Japan

-

≈2211 (092)

18

2345 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094, 095

Mera, Japan

-

≈2324 (092)

15

0247 (093)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094, 095

Omaezaki, Japan

2130 (092)

?

12

0959 (093)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094, 095

Kushimoto, Japan

-

2231 (092)

19

0346 (093)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094, 095

Tosashimizu, Japan

-

2324 (092)

15

0251 (093)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094, 095

Apia, West Samoa

1425 (092)

1435 (092)

12

1528 (092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Nukualofa, Tonga

1421 (092)

1454 (092)

7

1751 (092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Lautoka, Fiji

1655 (092)

?

4

2014 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Suva, Fiji

1538(092)

1622 (092)

4

2027 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Port Vila, Vanuatu

1644(092)

1755 (092)

18

0318 (093)

-

down

1

092, 093, 094

Luganville, Vanuatu

-

1857 (092)

7

2051 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Port Kembla, Australia

-

1920 (092)

12

0452 (093)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Lata Wharf, Solomon Is.

-

1832 (092)

8

0429 (093)

-

down

1

092, 093, 094

Tarekukure Wharf, Solomon Is.

-

2044 (092)

5

0812 (093)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Hiva Ova, Fr. Polynesia

1004 (092)

1024 (092)

61

1210 (092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Nuka Hiva, Fr. Polynesia

1019 (092)

1044 (092)

54

1216 (092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Papeete, Fr. Polynesia

1120 (092)

1203 (092)

4

1242 (092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Gisborn, New Zealand

1424 (092)

1522 (092)

19

1749 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Castle Point, New Zealand

-

1506 (092)

14

1601 (092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Lottin Point, New Zealand

1409 (092)

1420 (092)

10

1506 (092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Port of Napier, New Zealand

1447 (092)

1537 (092)

17

2138 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Queens Wharf, New Zealand

1500 (092)

?

15

1959 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Kaikoura, New Zealand

-

1557 (092)

12

2048 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Dunedin, New Zealand

1445 (092)

1610 (092)

5

1733 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Sumner Head, New Zealand

-

1538 (092)

12

1827 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Korotiti Bay, New Zealand

-

1452 (092)

11

1642 (092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Port Tauranga, New Zealand

-

?

6

1926 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Puysegur Bay, New Zealand

-

1631(092)

12

1822 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Pago Pago, Amer. Samoa

1409 (092)

1435 (092)

35

1621 (092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Ouinne, New Caledonia

-

?

13

0047 (093)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Lifou, New Caledonia

-

1742 (092)

4

0031(093)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Midway Is.

-

1701 (092)

13

1609 (093)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Hanalei, Hawaii

-

≈1428 (092)

14

1606 (092)

-

?

10 sec

092, 093

Nawilwili, Hawaii

1350 (092)

≈1417 (092)

4

1516 (092)

-

up

10 sec

092, 093

Barbers Point, Hawaii

-

1406 (092)

6

1848 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Honolulu, Hawaii

1346 (092)

1415 (092)

7

1542 (092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Haleiwa, Hawaii

-

≈1356 (092)

20

1654 (092)

-

up

10 sec

092, 093

Kaumalapau, Hawaii

-

≈1358 (092)

≈2

1421 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093

Kahului, Hawaii

1339 (092)

1353 (092)

49

1427 (092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Kawaihae, Hawaii

1331 (092)

1353 (092)

23

1450 (092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Hilo, Hawaii

1318 (092)

1334(092)

62

1406 (092)

-

up

1

092, 093, 094

Waimanalo, Hawaii

-

?

11

2110 (092)

-

?

1

092, 093, 094

Kapoho, Hawaii

-

≈1327 (092)

11

1350 (092)

-

?

10 sec

092, 093

Honokohua, Hawaii

-

≈1343 (092)

11

1426 (092)

-

up

10 sec

092, 093

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