2 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 24 August 1942: off Peru
A tsunami started off the coast of Peru on 24 August 1942; cause: earthquake and landslide. The highest wave reached 2 m. It is recorded at 3 places.
24 August 194222:50 UTC
earthquake and landslideCause · M8.2
–Deaths
3Places the wave reached · definite
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto de Lomas · 0 km | Peru | 2 m | 138 km | |
| Callao · 4 km | Peru | 1.6 m | 348 km | |
| Matarani · 1 km | Peru | 0.5 m | 472 km |