Historical tsunamis · Jun 24, 1988, 2:06 AM UTC
1988 North of Luzon Island tsunami
Philippines
The tsunami of Jun 24, 1988, 2:06 AM UTC originated near North of Luzon Island (Philippines).
Key facts
- Date
- Jun 24, 1988, 2:06 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M5.4
- Depth
- 53 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 1.03 m
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 5.4 earthquake at a depth of 53 km.
The highest documented water height was 1.03 m (Hong Kong, Tai Po Kau, China).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Map of observation sites
2Each 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 China | 2 | 1.03 m Hong Kong, Tai Po Kau | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
2 / 2Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong, Tai Po Kau | 1.03 m | 827 km | China |
| Hong Kong, Quarry Bay Station | 0.65 m | 818 km | China |
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.