0.8 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 5 January 1992: off China
A tsunami started off the coast of China on 5 January 1992; cause: earthquake and landslide. The highest wave reached 0.8 m. It is recorded at 5 places.
5 January 199206:00 UTC
earthquake and landslideCause · M3.7
–Deaths
5Places 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanhai · 0 km | China | 0.8 m | 162 km | |
| Dongwan Shequ · 0 km | China | 0.3 m | 355 km | |
| Dianli Shequ · 1 km | China | 0.2 m | 329 km | |
| Basuocun · 3 km | China | 0.2 m | 138 km | |
| Qinglan Xushequ · 1 km | China | 0.2 m | 344 km |