–Highest wave
Tsunami of 9 May 1789: Brazil
A tsunami started in Brazil on 9 May 1789; cause: earthquake. It is recorded at 1 places.
9 May 1789Brazil
earthquakeCause · M3.7
–Deaths
1Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cananéia · 1 km | Brazil | – | 1 km |