China vs India: Number of tsunamis

China
1 events
in 2018
India
1 events
in 2010
China rank
12th
India rank
12th

Number of tsunamis over time

  • China
  • India
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How they compare

China currently reports 1 events against 1 events in India, a difference of 0 events.

China ranks 12th and India ranks 12th of 38 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher number of tsunamis, China or India?
China, at 1 events against 1 events in India as of 2018.
What is the difference in number of tsunamis between China and India?
0 events, with China ahead.
How do China and India rank globally for number of tsunamis?
China ranks 12th and India ranks 12th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Number of tsunamis. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Number of tsunamis
Unit
events
Source
National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
38 places, 1,068 data points, 1026–2024
Last refreshed