Historical tsunamis · Jan 10, 1970, 12:07 PM UTC
1970 Philippine Trench tsunami
Philippines
The tsunami of Jan 10, 1970, 12:07 PM UTC originated near Philippine Trench (Philippines).
Key facts
- Date
- Jan 10, 1970, 12:07 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.6
- Depth
- 73 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.06 m
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake at a depth of 73 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.06 m (Malakal Island, Caroline Islands, Palau).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Palau | 1 | 0.06 m Malakal Island, Caroline Islands | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malakal Island, Caroline Islands | 0.06 m | 860 km | Palau |
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.