China vs Vanuatu: Number of tsunamis

China
1 events
in 2018
Vanuatu
1 events
in 2024
China rank
12th
Vanuatu rank
12th

Number of tsunamis over time

  • China
  • Vanuatu
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How they compare

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

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

Vanuatu has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade China Vanuatu Difference Ahead
2000s 1 events 1 events 0 events
2010s 1 events 2 events 1 events Vanuatu

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher number of tsunamis, China or Vanuatu?
China, at 1 events against 1 events in Vanuatu as of 2018.
What is the difference in number of tsunamis between China and Vanuatu?
0 events, with China ahead.
How do China and Vanuatu rank globally for number of tsunamis?
China ranks 12th and Vanuatu 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