2 June 1994, Mw 7.8, Java, Indonesia

On June 3, 1994 (local date), a large, shallow thrust earthquake (with moment magnitude of 7.8)occurred off the southeastern coast of Java - near the east end of the Java Trench in the IndianOcean. A devastating tsunami was generated which was much larger than expected for the size ofthe earthquake. Twenty to thirty minutes after the main shock, tsunami waves arrived at the nearestcoasts. The most severe tsunami damage occurred along the southern coast of East Java wherewaves ranging in height from 1-14m killed more than 200 East Java coastal residents. Along thesouthwestern coast of the Island of Bali the waves ranged from 1-5 meters. In total, 223 persons losttheir lives, approximately 400 were injured, and over 1000 houses were destroyed.