2 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 28 March 1787: Mexico
A tsunami started in Mexico on 28 March 1787; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 2 m. It is recorded at 5 places. 11 people died.
28 March 178717:30 UTC
earthquakeCause · M8.6
11Deaths
5Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tambuco · 2 km | Mexico | 2 m | 156 km | |
| Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa · 1 km | Mexico | 2 m | 349 km | |
| Platanillo · 4 km | Mexico | 2 m | 82 km | |
| Estacahuite · 0 km | Mexico | – | 235 km | |
| Los Pocitos · 1 km | Mexico | – | 63 km | 11 |