November 22, 1878 Southern California 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.)
CAYUCOS CALIFORNIA 35.45N 120.90W OBS.
MORRO BAY CALIFORNIA 35.33N 120.87W OBS.
PORT SAN LUIS CALIFORNIA 35.17N 120.75W OBS.
PISMO BEACH CALIFORNIA 35.14N 120.66W OBS.
POINT SAL CALIFORNIA 34.90N 120.67W OBS.
SURF CALIFORNIA 34.69N 120.61W OBS.


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