Tsunamis in Burma

In a total of 2 tidal waves classified as a tsunami since 1930 a total of 650 people died in Burma. Tsunamis therefore occur only rarely here.

The strongest tidal wave registered in Burma so far reached a height of 2.9 meters. At this Tsunami on 12/26/2004 a total of 150 people have been killed.

The biggest impact in terms of lifes, injuries, destroyed homes and economy had been a tsunami on 05/05/1930. A tidal wave of up to 1.1 meters killed 500 humans and destroyed vast areas.

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The marked positions on the map represent the most effected regions within the past 100 years.

The largest tsunamis in Burma since 1930

DateCausemax. tidal waveFatalitiesTotal damage
05/05/1930Earthquake in Burma (Myanmar Coast) with a magnitude of m500

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