–Highest wave
Tsunami of 9 July 1757: Portugal
A tsunami started in Portugal on 9 July 1757; cause: earthquake. It is recorded at 5 places.
9 July 175723:45 UTC
earthquakeCause
–Deaths
5Places the wave reached · probable
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norte Grande · 2 km | Portugal | – | 0 km | |
| São Miguel Arcanjo · 4 km | Portugal | – | 28 km | |
| João Gomes | Portugal | – | 44 km | |
| Ermida da Lapinha · 4 km | Portugal | – | 75 km | |
| Joana Alves · 4 km | Portugal | – | 55 km |