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3 mHighest wave

Tsunami of 17 March 1953: off Russia

A tsunami started off the coast of Russia on 17 March 1953; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 3 m. It is recorded at 1 places.

17 March 195313:04 UTC
earthquakeCause · M5.8
–Deaths
1Places the wave reached · probable

Where it started and where the wave arrived

Antsyferova · 3 moff Russia
Tsunami of 17 March 1953: off Russia
< 0,5 m0,5–2 m2–5 m5–10 m≥ 10 m

Places the wave reached

TownCountries reachedWater heightFrom the sourceDeaths
Antsyferova · 8 kmRussia3 m67 km

Towns the wave reached

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