Ranongga

[1] On August 18, 1959, a seismic sea wave was generated off the west coast of Ranongga Island, at 08 hr 05 min.

Soon after, large waves were observed in Vori, on the northern coast of the island.

Ranongga is a 28 km (17 mi) long, narrow island, located 8 km (5 mi) north-east of Simbo Island and south-west of Gizo, the capital of Western Province.

[3] Land thrust from the quake extended out the shoreline of Ranongga Island by up to 70 metres (230 ft) according to local residents.

[4] This has left many once pristine coral reefs exposed on the newly formed beaches.