Historical tsunamis · Jun 18, 1932, 10:12 AM UTC
1932 Central Mexico tsunami
Mexico
The tsunami of Jun 18, 1932, 10:12 AM UTC originated near Central Mexico (Mexico).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 18, 1932, 10:12 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.8
- Depth
- 15 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 1.00 m
- Damage
- moderate (about US$ 1–5 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 2
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake at a depth of 15 km.
The highest documented water height was 1.00 m (Manzanillo, Mexico).
2 observation sites in 2 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at moderate (about US$ 1–5 million).
Map of observation sites
2Each dot is a documented observation site; colour and size show the observed water height. The triangle marks the source.
Observations by country
| Country | Observation records | Maximum documented water height | Deaths | Earliest arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | 1.00 m Manzanillo | — | — |
 United States | 1 | 0.10 m Hilo, Hawaii, Hi | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
2 / 2Individual documented observations for this event. Heights come from different measurement types and sources; not every location has a measured height.
| Location / station | Observed height | Distance from source | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manzanillo · Colima | 1.00 m | 74 km | Mexico |
| Hilo, Hawaii, Hi · Hi | 0.10 m | 5,380 km | United States |
More tsunamis
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Historical Tsunami Database. Confirmed events only. Deaths and damage are database estimates; older records are incomplete. Water heights come from different types of observation.