August 23, 1872 Central Aleutian Is., Alaska Tsunami Amplitudes

Amplitude listed is either a measured runup (maximum vertical elevation wave reached above sea level at the time of tsunami) or a zero-to-peak tide gage reading. Both are given in meters.

Location Region Latitude Longitude Amplitude (m) Arrival time (day hr. min. UTC) Travel time (hr. min.)
ST. PAUL, PRIBILOF IS. ALASKA 57.13N 170.28W 0.3
ASTORIA OREGON 46.21N 123.77W <0.1
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 37.81N 122.47W <0.1
SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 32.71N 117.17W <0.1
HILO, HAWAII HAWAII 19.73N 155.06W 1.3
HONOLULU, OAHU HAWAII 21.31N 157.87W 0.2
NAWILIWILI, KAUAI HAWAII 21.96N 159.36W 0.5
HANALEI BAY, KAUAI HAWAII 22.22N 159.50W OBS.


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