Historical tsunamis · Mar 5, 2002, 9:16 PM UTC
2002 Mindanao Island, Philippines tsunami
Philippines
The tsunami of Mar 5, 2002, 9:16 PM UTC originated near Mindanao Island, Philippines (Philippines).
Key facts
- Date
- Mar 5, 2002, 9:16 PM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.5
- Depth
- 31 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 3.00 m
- Deaths
- 15
- Injuries
- 100
- Damage
- US$ 1.7 million
- Observation records
- 2
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake at a depth of 31 km.
The highest documented water height was 3.00 m (Kiamba, Philippines).
2 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 15 deaths.
Damage is estimated at US$ 1.7 million.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 2 | 3.00 m Kiamba | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiamba | 3.00 m | 42 km | Philippines |
| Palimbang | 3.00 m | 21 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.