Historical tsunamis · Sep 28, 1965
1965 Taal, Luzon Island tsunami
Philippines
The tsunami of Sep 28, 1965 originated near Taal, Luzon Island (Philippines).
Key facts
- Date
- Sep 28, 1965
- Cause
- Volcanic eruption
- Maximum documented water height
- 4.70 m
- Deaths
- 355
- Houses destroyed
- few (up to about 50)
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Volcanic eruption.
The highest documented water height was 4.70 m (Lake Taal, Luzon Island, Philippines).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 355 deaths.
Houses destroyed: few (up to about 50).
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 million).
Map of observation sites
1Each 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 | 1 | 4.70 m Lake Taal, Luzon Island | 355 | — |
Highest documented water heights
1 / 1Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Taal, Luzon Island | 4.70 m | 5 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.