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Seram Earthquake and Tsunami
- When
- 30 September 1899
- Where
- Ceram Island
An Ms 7.8 earthquake struck Seram Island on 30 September 1899, causing a tsunami that killed 3,864 people and destroyed multiple villages.
The earthquake occurred at 01:42 AM local time. Shore sections broke off due to the quake, creating a severe tsunami that flooded villages. Hardest-hit areas included Hatusua, Paulohy-Samasuru, Makariki, Tehoru, Wolu, and Laimu, all located near the Ceram fracture line.
Sources
- 1899 Ceram earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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