–Highest wave
Tsunami of 16 December 1811: United States
A tsunami started in the United States on 16 December 1811; cause: earthquake and landslide. It is recorded at 3 places.
16 December 181108:15 UTC
earthquake and landslideCause · M8.5
–Deaths
3Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Madrid · 0 km | United States | – | 135 km | |
| High Island · 6 km | United States | – | 459 km | |
| Wellington · 11 km | United States | – | 1,186 km |