0.3 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 8 January 1817: Pacific Ocean
A tsunami started in the Pacific Ocean on 8 January 1817; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 0.3 m. It is recorded at 1 places.
8 January 1817Pacific Ocean
earthquakeCause
–Deaths
1Places the wave reached · questionable
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia · 1 km | United States | 0.3 m | 1,140 km |