0.5 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 17 November 1872: off the United States
A tsunami started off the coast of the United States on 17 November 1872; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 0.5 m. It is recorded at 2 places.
17 November 1872off the United States
earthquakeCause
–Deaths
2Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Islands · 1 km | United States | 0.5 m | 74 km | |
| North Haven · 1 km | United States | 0.5 m | 8 km |