Episode 2 of 3
Pacific Tsunami Observations
- When
- 13 August 1868
- Where
- Chatham Islands, New Zealand
The earthquake generated a tsunami recorded in Hawaii, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, with fatal impacts in New Zealand.
The tsunami was recorded in Hawaii, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. In New Zealand, it was the only fatal tsunami on record, causing substantial damage on the Chatham Islands and washing an estimated 20 people out to sea.
Sources
- 1868 Arica earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09
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