1.2 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 21 September 1985: Mexico
A tsunami started in Mexico on 21 September 1985; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 1.2 m. It is recorded at 3 places in 2 countries.
21 September 198501:37 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 | 1.2 m | 214 km | |
| Ixtapa · 0 km | Mexico | 1.2 m | 15 km | |
| Boca Vieja · 2 km | Costa Rica | 0.1 m | 2,104 km |