Historical tsunamis · Mar 20, 2012, 6:02 PM UTC
2012 S. Mexico tsunami
Mexico
The tsunami of Mar 20, 2012, 6:02 PM UTC originated near S. Mexico (Mexico).
Key facts
- Date
- Mar 20, 2012, 6:02 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.4
- Depth
- 20 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.20 m
- Deaths
- 2
- Injuries
- 13
- Houses destroyed
- 800
- Damage
- US$ 600 million
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake at a depth of 20 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.20 m (Acapulco, Mexico).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 2 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 800.
Damage is estimated at US$ 600 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 | 2 | 0.20 m Acapulco | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acapulco · Guerrero | 0.20 m | 182 km | Mexico |
| Lazaro Cardenas · Michoacan | 0.07 m | 449 km | Mexico |
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.