3 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 2 January 2002: off Vanuatu
A tsunami started off the coast of Vanuatu on 2 January 2002; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 3 m. It is recorded at 2 places.
2 January 200217:22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worowloa · 1 km | Vanuatu | 3 m | 51 km | |
| Nambia Tri · 1 km | Vanuatu | 0.4 m | 51 km |