Tsunamis in Ecuador
In a total of 4 tidal waves classified as a tsunami since 1906 a total of 4 people died in Ecuador. Tsunamis therefore occur only rarely here.
The strongest tidal wave registered in Ecuador so far reached a height of 6.1 meters. At this Tsunami on 03/11/2011 no losses of human lifes have been registered.
The biggest impact in terms of lifes, injuries, destroyed homes and economy had been a tsunami on 01/19/1958. A tidal wave of up to 0 meters killed 4 humans and destroyed vast areas.
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