Historical tsunamis · May 27, 1862, 8:00 PM UTC
1862 S. California tsunami
United States
The tsunami of May 27, 1862, 8:00 PM UTC originated near S. California (United States).
Key facts
- Date
- May 27, 1862, 8:00 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake and landslide
- Magnitude
- M5.9
- Maximum documented water height
- 1.20 m
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 5.9 earthquake.
The highest documented water height was 1.20 m (San Diego, Ca, United States).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 1.20 m San Diego, Ca | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, Ca · Ca | 1.20 m | 3 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.