Historical tsunamis · Apr 18, 2014, 2:27 PM UTC
2014 S. Mexico tsunami
Mexico
The tsunami of Apr 18, 2014, 2:27 PM UTC originated near S. Mexico (Mexico).
Key facts
- Date
- Apr 18, 2014, 2:27 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.2
- Depth
- 24 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.43 m
- Damage
- US$ 50 million
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake at a depth of 24 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.43 m (Acapulco, Mexico).
3 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at US$ 50 million.
Map of observation sites
3Each dot is a documented observation site; colour and size show the observed water height. The triangle marks the source.
Tsunami arrival times
Documented arrival times from the NOAA/NCEI database, showing the earliest recorded location per country. Coverage is incomplete: a country without an entry was not necessarily spared.
- 0:00 hEarthquake (origin) · Apr 18, 2014, 2:27 PM UTC
- 0:11 hMexico · Zihuatanejo · 0.28 m
3 places with a documented arrival time
Observations by country
| Country | Observation records | Maximum documented water height | Deaths | Earliest arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 3 | 0.43 m Acapulco | — | 0:11 h |
Highest documented water heights
3 / 3Individual 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 | 0.43 m | 130 km | Mexico |
| Zihuatanejo · Guerrero | 0.28 m | 68 km | Mexico |
| Lazaro Cardenas · Michoacan | 0.13 m | 141 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.