Historic Tsunami

2012 People's Republic of China Tsunami

28 December 2012 · Zhaojun Bridge, Hubei Province · People's Republic of China

On 28 December 2012, a tsunami formed near Zhaojun Bridge, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China. It was caused by a landslide. Waves reached up to 5.2 m high.

Date

28 December 2012

Cause

Landslide

Highest Wave

5.2 m

Source Country

People's Republic of China

Other Major Tsunamis in the Region

• 2015Wushan, Chongqing, People's Republic of China · 6.2 m2 deaths
• 2008Wu Gorge, Wushan County, People's Republic of China · 13.1 m
• 2007Dayantang, Enshi, People's Republic of China · 50.0 m8 deaths
• 2003Qinggan River, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China · 39.0 m24 deaths
• 1985Quyuan, Zigui County, People's Republic of China · 54.0 m10 deaths

Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Tsunami Database (doi:10.7289/V5PN93H7) · Natural Earth