1.3 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 3 July 1985: Papua New Guinea
A tsunami started in Papua New Guinea on 3 July 1985; cause: earthquake and landslide. The highest wave reached 1.3 m. It is recorded at 2 places.
3 July 198504:36 UTC
earthquake and landslideCause · M7.3
–Deaths
2Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matupit Number 2 · 2 km | Papua New Guinea | 1.3 m | 76 km | |
| Rabaul · 1 km | Papua New Guinea | 1.2 m | 77 km |