3 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 22 November 1815: off Indonesia
A tsunami started off the coast of Indonesia on 22 November 1815; cause: earthquake and landslide. The highest wave reached 3 m. It is recorded at 4 places. 1,200 people died.
22 November 1815off Indonesia
earthquake and landslideCause · M7.3
1,200Deaths
4Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banjar Jawa Timur · 0 km | Indonesia | 3 m | 21 km | 1,200 |
| Pabeansangsit · 0 km | Indonesia | – | 25 km | |
| Banjar Tegal · 0 km | Indonesia | – | 25 km | |
| Banjar Kampungbugis · 0 km | Indonesia | – | 21 km |