Historical tsunamis · Apr 14, 1924, 4:20 PM UTC
1924 E. Mindanao Island tsunami
Philippines
The tsunami of Apr 14, 1924, 4:20 PM UTC originated near E. Mindanao Island (Philippines).
Key facts
- Date
- Apr 14, 1924, 4:20 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake and landslide
- Magnitude
- M8.3
- Depth
- 33 km
- Maximum documented water height
- —
- 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 8.3 earthquake at a depth of 33 km.
3 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binuangan | — | 120 km | Philippines |
| Caraga Bay | — | 92 km | Philippines |
| Mati Mindanao | — | 59 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.