On December 18, 1867, a destructive tsunami struck the East China Sea region in Taiwan, leaving a significant historical record detailing severe physical impacts and loss of life. According to the NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database, the event is classified with a validity rating of 4, indicating definite tsunami waves.
Event Characteristics and Measurements
The tsunami was directly associated with an earthquake that struck with a magnitude of 7.0. The geographical coordinates of the event are recorded at latitude 25.34 and longitude 121.91.
Physical measurements from the historical record document a maximum water height of 15.0 meters. The event resulted in 580 recorded deaths. The primary cause code associated with this event in the historical database is 1, indicating a tsunami generated by an earthquake.
Frequently asked questions
When did the 1867 East China Sea tsunami occur?
The tsunami occurred on December 18, 1867.
What was the magnitude of the earthquake associated with the tsunami?
The earthquake associated with the event had a magnitude of 7.0.
What was the maximum water height recorded for the 1867 tsunami?
The recorded maximum water height reached 15.0 meters.
How many fatalities were recorded from this historical event?
The historical database records 580 deaths resulting from the tsunami.
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.