–Highest wave
Tsunami of 13 July 1952: off Vanuatu
A tsunami started off the coast of Vanuatu on 13 July 1952; cause: earthquake. It is recorded at 2 places in 2 countries.
13 July 195211:58 UTC
earthquakeCause · M6.8
–Deaths
2Places the wave reached · questionable
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | American Samoa | – | 2,192 km | |
| Kanton Village · 6 km | Kiribati | – | 2,709 km |