–Highest wave
Tsunami of 12 August 1953: off Greece
A tsunami started off the coast of Greece on 12 August 1953; cause: earthquake. It is recorded at 3 places.
12 August 195309:23 UTC
earthquakeCause · M7.2
–Deaths
3Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argostólion · 1 km | Greece | – | 31 km | |
| Itháki · 1 km | Greece | – | 10 km | |
| Poros, Kefalonia · 0 km | Greece | – | 17 km |