0 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 21 April 1977: off Solomon Islands
A tsunami started off the coast of Solomon Islands on 21 April 1977; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 0 m. It is recorded at 5 places in 3 countries.
21 April 197704:24 UTC
earthquakeCause · M8.1
–Deaths
5Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville · 3 km | Australia | 0 m | 1,814 km | |
| Cairns · 2 km | Australia | 0 m | 1,791 km | |
| Matāutu · 1 km | Samoa | 0 m | 3,025 km | |
| St Helena Island · 7 km | Australia | – | 2,083 km | |
| Suva · 1 km | Fiji | – | 2,112 km |