0.6 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 15 February 1856: United States
A tsunami started in the United States on 15 February 1856; cause: earthquake and landslide. The highest wave reached 0.6 m. It is recorded at 1 places.
15 February 185613:25 UTC
earthquake and landslideCause · M5.5
–Deaths
1Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco · 5 km | United States | 0.6 m | 37 km |