2 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 23 July 1949: off Türkiye
A tsunami started off the coast of Türkiye on 23 July 1949; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 2 m. It is recorded at 4 places in 2 countries.
23 July 194915:03 UTC
earthquakeCause · M6.5
–Deaths
4Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chios · 0 km | Greece | 2 m | 49 km | |
| Mármaro · 1 km | Greece | 0.7 m | 37 km | |
| Aspalathrókampos · 1 km | Greece | 0.3 m | 30 km | |
| Çeşme · 1 km | Türkiye | – | 47 km |