Try our business solution for free!

Latin America: deadliest tsunamis 2000-2020, by country

Published by
Bruna Alves,
Feb 8, 2023
Chile and Peru are among the countries most exposed to tsunamis in Latin America and the Caribbean. Between 2000 and 2020, tsunamis caused the largest death toll in Chile, most notably on February 27 of 2010, when 229 people died and other 14 went missing. In Peru, the deadliest tsunami occurred on June 23, 2001, claiming 24 lives and causing other 62 missing victims.

Tsunamis with the largest number of victims in Latin America and the Caribbean from 2000 to 2020, by country

Exclusive Premium statistic

You need a Statista Account for unlimited access.

  • Full access to 1m statistics
  • Incl. source references
  • Available to download in PNG, PDF, XLS format
Statista Accounts
View for free

Access to this and all other statistics on 80,000 topics from

$468 USD / Year
$708 USD / Year

© Statista 2023
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

February 2021

Region

LAC

Survey time period

2000 to 2020

Special properties

excluding injured people

Supplementary notes

The data was calculated by Statista based on the values provided by the source.

Citation formats
Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $468 USD / Year
Basic Account
Get to know the platform

You only have access to basic statistics.
This statistic is not included in your account.

Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
  • Instant access to 1m statistics
  • Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
  • Detailed references
$59 USD $39 USD / Month *
in the first 12 months
Professional Account
Full access

Business Solutions including all features.

* Prices do not include sales tax.

Statistics on " Natural disasters in Latin America "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Statistics on Natural disasters in Latin America

Overview

7

Earthquakes

6

Tsunamis

4

Floods and landslides

5

Hurricanes

4

Drought

4

Epidemics

5

Further related statistics

16

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Natural disasters in Latin AmericaSmart cities in Latin AmericaTravel and tourism in Latin America & CaribbeanNatural disasters in the U.S.Natural disasters
Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $468 USD / Year
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Menu