Historical tsunamis · Feb 25, 1996, 3:08 AM UTC
1996 Mexico tsunami
Mexico
The tsunami of Feb 25, 1996, 3:08 AM UTC originated near Mexico (Mexico).
Key facts
- Date
- Feb 25, 1996, 3:08 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.1
- Depth
- 21 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.10 m
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake at a depth of 21 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.10 m.
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Map of observation sites
1Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ecuador | 1 | 0.06 m Baltra Island | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
1 / 1Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltra Island · Galapagos Islands | 0.06 m | 2,007 km | Ecuador |
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.