World Map › Major Tsunamis Since 1900 › 1932
Historic Tsunami
1932 Mexico Tsunami
22 June 1932 · Central Mexico · Mexico
On 22 June 1932 at 12:59 UTC, a tsunami formed near Central Mexico, Mexico. It was caused by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake. Waves reached up to 10.0 m high. It was observed at 10 locations in 2 countries or territories, up to 5,299 km from its source. It killed at least 75 people and injured 100.
- Date
- 22 June 1932
- Time
- 12:59 UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Earthquake Magnitude
- 7.7
- Highest Wave
- 10.0 m
- Observation Sites
- 10
- Furthest Reach
- 5,299 km
- Deaths
- 75
- Injuries
- 100
- Homes Destroyed
- 400
- Source Country
- Mexico
- Triggering Earthquake
- M 7.7, 1932
Countries and Territories Reached
Number of observations, highest wave and deaths in each country.
- 9Mexico · 10.0 m75 deaths
- 1United States of America · 0.1 m
Highest Waves
- 10.0 mCuyutlan · Mexico · 49 km75 deaths
- 0.1 mHilo, Hawaii, Hi · United States of America · 5,299 km
Other Major Tsunamis in the Region
- 2003South Mexico, Mexico · 0.6 m29 deaths
- 1995South Mexico, Mexico · 11.0 m50 deaths
- 1985Mexico · 3.0 m9,500 deaths
- 1973South Mexico, Mexico · 1.1 m56 deaths
- 1941Mexico84 deaths
- 1932Central Mexico, Mexico · 10.0 m400 deaths
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Tsunami Database (doi:10.7289/V5PN93H7) · Natural Earth