0.5 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 29 March 2015: off Papua New Guinea
A tsunami started off the coast of Papua New Guinea on 29 March 2015; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 0.5 m. It is recorded at 2 places in 2 countries.
29 March 201523:48 UTC
earthquakeCause · M7.5
–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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matupit Number 2 · 2 km | Papua New Guinea | 0.5 m | 70 km | |
| Taro · 2 km | Solomon Islands | 0 m | 478 km |