–Highest wave
Tsunami of 27 January 1700: off the United States
A tsunami started off the coast of the United States on 27 January 1700; cause: earthquake. It is recorded at 7 places. 2 people died.
27 January 170005:00 UTC
earthquakeCause · M9.0
2Deaths
7Places the wave reached · definite
Where it started and where the wave arrived
< 0,5 m0,5–2 m2–5 m5–10 m≥ 10 m
Places the wave reached
| Town | Countries reached | Water height | From the source | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funegakubo · 1 km | Japan | 5.4 m | 7,836 km | |
| Tanabe · 2 km | Japan | 5 m | 8,125 km | |
| Horinai · 1 km | Japan | 5 m | 7,252 km | |
| Ando | Japan | 4 m | 7,272 km | |
| Jodogahama · 1 km | Japan | 4 m | 7,248 km | |
| Minato-chūō · 1 km | Japan | – | 7,576 km | 2 |
| Tanabe · 2 km | Japan | – | 8,122 km |