Tsunami — Swains, American Samoa

2010-02-27 · Swains, American Samoa

Wider weather episode

The 8.5 magnitude earthquake on Chile generated a 3 to 5 feet tsunami on the Island of Tutuila. The tsunami reached half a mile inland on the village of Pago Pago, and it swept waters over a portion of the Pago Pago Plaza parking lot. There were no injuries or damages reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 215382. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.