3 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 19 April 1843: Pacific Ocean
A tsunami started in the Pacific Ocean on 19 April 1843; cause: probably an earthquake. The highest wave reached 3 m. It is recorded at 3 places.
19 April 184300:00 UTC
probably an earthquakeCause
–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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinkneys Point · 3 km | Canada | 3 m | – | |
| Yarmouth Bar · 1 km | Canada | 3 m | – | |
| Yarmouth · 1 km | Canada | 2 m | – |