Historical tsunamis · Mar 11, 2010, 2:39 PM UTC
2010 Central Chile tsunami
Chile
The tsunami of Mar 11, 2010, 2:39 PM UTC originated near Central Chile (Chile).
Key facts
- Date
- Mar 11, 2010, 2:39 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.9
- Depth
- 11 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.14 m
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake at a depth of 11 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.14 m (San Antonio, Chile).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 2 | 0.14 m San Antonio | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio · Valparaiso | 0.14 m | 82 km | Chile |
| Valparaiso · Valparaiso | 0.08 m | 142 km | Chile |
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.