0.2 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 14 October 1991: off Solomon Islands
A tsunami started off the coast of Solomon Islands on 14 October 1991; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 0.2 m. It is recorded at 2 places in 2 countries.
14 October 199115:58 UTC
earthquakeCause · M7.2
–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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honiara · 1 km | Solomon Islands | 0.2 m | 170 km | |
| Matupit Number 2 · 2 km | Papua New Guinea | 0.1 m | 877 km |