3.1 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 31 August 1930: off the United States
A tsunami started off the coast of the United States on 31 August 1930; cause: earthquake and landslide. The highest wave reached 3.1 m. It is recorded at 3 places. 1 people died.
31 August 193000:40 UTC
earthquake and landslideCause · M5.2
1Deaths
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica · 2 km | United States | 3.1 m | 13 km | |
| Ocean Park · 2 km | United States | 3.1 m | 16 km | |
| Clifton · 1 km | United States | – | 32 km | 1 |