0.3 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 19 May 1962: Mexico
A tsunami started in Mexico on 19 May 1962; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 0.3 m. It is recorded at 1 places.
19 May 196214:58 UTC
earthquakeCause · M7.2
–Deaths
1Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acapulco de Juárez · 1 km | Mexico | 0.3 m | 59 km |