Latin America: worst tsunamis based on water height 2000-2020, by country

Published by
Erick Burgueño Salas,
May 22, 2023
The tsunami occurred in Isla Mentirosa, Chile on April 21, 2007 registered the highest water level between 2000 and 2022. On that day, the tsunami reached a maximum height of 50 meters. The second highest tsunami recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean since 2000 also happened in Chile, specifically in Constitución, registering a maximum water height of 29 meters.

Highest tsunamis in Latin America and the Caribbean from 2000 to 2022, by location (in meters)

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Release date

2023

Region

LAC

Survey time period

2000 to 2022

Special properties

highest measurement each day*

Supplementary notes

* If more than one event was registered on a given date, this list only includes the event and location with the highest measurement.
The release date is the date of access.

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