On May 22 , 1960 the Chilean coast from Mocha Island ( 38 ° S ) and to Aysén Region ( 45 ° S ) was devastated by a tsunami triggered by the 1960 Valdivia earthquake . Further north the port of Talcahuano did not suffered any mayor damages , only some flooding . Some tugboats and small sailboats stranded on Rocuant Island
1960 Valdivia earthquake
1960 Valdivia earthquake
Maritime history of Chile