Tsunamis in Japan

One historical event is documented below with its sources.

Major tsunamis in Japan, historically

• 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami 11 March 2011 · 19,759 fatalities recorded

What to do in a tsunami

The steps below are the same wherever you are — the hazard does not change because the border does. Read the tsunami safety guide →

Sources and update frequency for every figure on this page are listed on data sources, and the collection method on methodology.