1.8 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 26 October 1880: off the United States
A tsunami started off the coast of the United States on 26 October 1880; cause: earthquake and landslide. The highest wave reached 1.8 m. It is recorded at 2 places.
26 October 188022:20 UTC
earthquake and landslideCause · M6.3
–Deaths
2Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka · 19 km | United States | 1.8 m | 47 km | |
| – | United States | – | 74 km |