6 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 17 May 1947: off New Zealand
A tsunami started off the coast of New Zealand on 17 May 1947; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 6 m. It is recorded at 3 places.
17 May 194707:06 UTC
earthquakeCause · M6.9
–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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waihau Bay · 1 km | New Zealand | 6 m | 122 km | |
| Whangara · 12 km | New Zealand | 5 m | 69 km | |
| Tolaga Bay · 5 km | New Zealand | 4 m | 48 km |