3 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 17 March 1952: off the United States
A tsunami started off the coast of the United States on 17 March 1952; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 3 m. It is recorded at 2 places in 2 countries.
17 March 195203:58 UTC
earthquakeCause · M4.5
–Deaths
2Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaimū · 1 km | United States | 3 m | 28 km | |
| – | American Samoa | – | 4,073 km |