Tsunami Intelligence Center

Selected destructive and notable tsunamis in Philippine history. Compiled from PHIVOLCS, USGS, and published catalogs. For real-time advisories, consult PHIVOLCS directly.

M7.9 Moro Gulf earthquake (Cotabato Trench)

Wave heights up to 4–5 m; ~5,000 casualties in Mindanao and Sulu Sea coasts.

Ref: PHIVOLCS Destructive Earthquakes Catalog; Lander et al. 2003.

M7.1 Mindoro earthquake (Aglubang River Fault)

Local tsunami in Verde Island Passage; 49 confirmed dead from waves up to 7 m.

Ref: Imamura et al., 1995.

M7.6 east of Samar (Philippine Trench)

Minor regional tsunami; small wave amplitudes observed.

Ref: PHIVOLCS Tsunami Information.

M7.6 Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (Philippine Trench)

Tsunami advisory issued; small waves recorded on Mindanao Pacific coast.

Ref: PHIVOLCS, USGS.