1.3 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 14 March 1979: Mexico
A tsunami started in Mexico on 14 March 1979; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 1.3 m. It is recorded at 3 places in 2 countries.
14 March 197911:07 UTC
earthquakeCause · M7.6
–Deaths
3Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acapulco de Juárez · 1 km | Mexico | 1.3 m | 182 km | |
| Puente Enramada Ventanas · 2 km | Mexico | 0.4 m | 351 km | |
| – | American Samoa | 0.1 m | 8,405 km |