Historical tsunamis · Jul 18, 1880, 4:40 AM UTC
1880 E. Luzon Island tsunami
Philippines
The tsunami of Jul 18, 1880, 4:40 AM UTC originated near E. Luzon Island (Philippines).
Key facts
- Date
- Jul 18, 1880, 4:40 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake and landslide
- Magnitude
- M7.5
- Depth
- 100 km
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- Deaths
- 20
- Injuries
- 50
- Houses destroyed
- many (about 101–1,000)
- Damage
- severe (about US$ 5–25 million)
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake at a depth of 100 km.
3 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 20 deaths.
Houses destroyed: many (about 101–1,000).
Damage is estimated at severe (about US$ 5–25 million).
Map of observation sites
3Each dot is a documented observation site; colour and size show the observed water height. The triangle marks the source.
Observations by country
| Country | Observation records | Maximum documented water height | Deaths | Earliest arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 3 | — | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
3 / 3Individual documented observations for this event. Heights come from different measurement types and sources; not every location has a measured height.
| Location / station | Observed height | Distance from source | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baler, Luzon Island | — | 41 km | Philippines |
| Manila Classified as doubtful | — | 180 km | Philippines |
| Real | — | 151 km | Philippines |
More tsunamis
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Historical Tsunami Database. Confirmed events only. Deaths and damage are database estimates; older records are incomplete. Water heights come from different types of observation.