3.4 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 21 December 1812: off the United States
A tsunami started off the coast of the United States on 21 December 1812; cause: earthquake and landslide. The highest wave reached 3.4 m. It is recorded at 5 places.
21 December 181219:00 UTC
earthquake and landslideCause · M7.5
–Deaths
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaviota · 1 km | United States | 3.4 m | 41 km | |
| Ho‘okena · 0 km | United States | 3 m | 3,911 km | |
| Santa Barbara · 2 km | United States | 2 m | 32 km | |
| Pierpont Bay · 2 km | United States | 2 m | 58 km | |
| – | United States | – | 29 km |