September 1, 1754 Tsunami: S. Mexico

1754, September 1, 1754. On the 17th (or 24th) of August, earthquakes began at Acapulco. The strongest occurred on the night of August 30-September 1 at 2:00 [local time]. It destroyed almost the entire city and was felt strongly at Mexico City. The source of the earthquake was apparently situated near Acapulco and San Marcos. The earthquake gave rise to a large tsunami. The sea at Acapulco suddenly retreated, dropping a vessel riding at anchor on the bottom of the bay. The flood tide was stronger than in 1732. The rise of water passed the maximal flood tide mark by 3-4 m. The tsunami damaged the citadel and the fortress walls and destroyed most of the homes in the city. (reference #415)

1754, Sept 1. The origin of the earthquake was located near Acapulco, Gro., and San Marcos and it was felt in Mexico City. The tsunami associated with it flooded Acapulco; the sea water initially receded, damaged a small boat, and then flooded the main square and affected some buildings and houses. The wave height was estimated to be between 4 and 5 meters. The tsunami was greater than February 25,1732 one. (reference #369)

1754, August 17, 20, 30, Sept. 1. Sea covered plaza as in 1732 but with more violence. Aug. 17 is given Belcher, Aug 30 by Mallet. Aug 20 given by Heck is probably misprint. Sept 1 is given by Milne, by Kawasumi and by Japan Meteorological Agency (Anon, 1960). (reference #79)

1754, Aug. 20. Mexico, Acapulco. Sea rose 15 feet above normal. Damage to city. Plaza covered. Wave more violent than that of 1732. (reference #132)

1754, Aug 30. Acapulco earthquake. Accompanied by an elevation of the sea, three or four metres above the lowest tides. The city was ruined. (reference #521)

1754, Sept 1. Destructive earthquake in Acapulco, with tsunami. (reference #1195)

1754, Sept 1. Acapulco, Guerrero. Tsunami. (reference #1002)

1754 August 17. Sea rose 5 m above normal. Several types of damage to city. Plaza was covered by water. Wave more violent than in 1732. There is a small discrepancy in the date of this tsunami, some authors give 30 August or 3 September, but 17 August is the more documented date. (reference #82)

Reference #13234 provides citations of September 01 as the earthquake that caused withdrawal of sea leaving a ship stranded and resulted in damage to houses and castle and walls, as well as a fire and capsizing of boats.