1 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 18 October 1989: United States
A tsunami started in the United States on 18 October 1989; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 1 m. It is recorded at 4 places in 2 countries.
18 October 198900:04 UTC
earthquakeCause · M6.9
–Deaths
4Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss · 1 km | United States | 1 m | 28 km | |
| Monterey · 1 km | United States | 0.2 m | 48 km | |
| Santa Cruz · 1 km | United States | – | 14 km | |
| The Rocks · 3 km | Australia | – | 11,932 km |