10 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 25 March 1947: off New Zealand
A tsunami started off the coast of New Zealand on 25 March 1947; cause: earthquake and landslide. The highest wave reached 10 m. It is recorded at 3 places.
25 March 194720:32 UTC
earthquake and landslideCause · M7.1
–Deaths
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whangara · 12 km | New Zealand | 10 m | 66 km | |
| Gisborne · 3 km | New Zealand | 4 m | 76 km | |
| Maungatea Village · 8 km | New Zealand | 1 m | 89 km |