January 31, 1906 Tsunami: Off Coast, Ecuador

Thirty minutes after the earthquake, the first tsunami wave was observed at Tumaco, Colombia. The tsunami was observed along the entire coast of Central America, in Mexico, and California. The tsunami reached Hilo approximately 12.5 hours after the earthquake and the coast of Japan in 19.5 hours.

1906. A tsunami fell on the beach at Los Negros.

[Apparently, this relates to the Colombian-Ecuador tsunami of January 31, 1906.]

The tsunami was most destructive on the low-lying coast from Rioverde [Ecuador] to Micay [Colombia]. Here all homes on the coast or in the estuarine parts of rivers were washed away; by various estimates 500-1500 persons died.

Strong seiches were generated on the northern (Atlantic) coast of Colombia.

(Above from reference #415)

Guayaquil, Ecuador. February 15.--The first shock of the earthquake which caused so much damage and loss of life in the province of Esmeraldas was felt at 10 o'clock on Jan. 31st, the disturbance continuing at short intervals until Feb. 6th. The inhabitants, panic-stricken, abandoned their homes and families and are still living in the open air, fearing a repetition of the shocks. In the neighborhood of Port Limon four small islands disappeared. These islands were inhabited by fishermen, who escaped in small boats, which they were at sea for three days, until the water became sufficiently calm to enable them to reach the mainland. The city of Esmeraldas was nearly inundated by a tidal wave which entered the port, flooding the principal streets. All the inhabitants ran for the mountains in the neighborhood. All the towns in the provinces of Esmeraldas and Manabi were greatly damaged. Most of the inhabitants are homeless. At the Colombian towns of Mosquera, San Juan and Domingoritz more than 300 persons perished. (reference #8876)

1906. High waves invaded Los Negritos Beach. A tsunami was observed on the beach at Los Negros. (reference #1402)

Colombia, Tumaco 5m; Guapi, height 1-2m, 49 houses destroyed. Hawaiian Is. Hilo 3.6m, ships damaged. Tsunami reached Japan, California, Costa Rica. (reference #150)