Historical tsunamis · Feb 8, 1990, 7:15 AM UTC
1990 Philippines tsunami
Philippines
The tsunami of Feb 8, 1990, 7:15 AM UTC originated near Philippines (Philippines).
Key facts
- Date
- Feb 8, 1990, 7:15 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M6.6
- Depth
- 26 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 2.10 m
- Deaths
- 6
- Injuries
- 300
- Damage
- US$ 0.9 million
- Observation records
- 14
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 6.6 earthquake at a depth of 26 km.
The highest documented water height was 2.10 m (Anda, Bohol Island, Philippines).
14 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 6 deaths.
Damage is estimated at US$ 0.9 million.
Map of observation sites
14Each 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 | 14 | 2.11 m Anda, Bohol Island | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
14 / 14Individual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anda, Bohol Island | 2.11 m | 15 km | Philippines |
| Cabantian, Bohol Island | 1.52 m | 26 km | Philippines |
| Camiguin, Camiguin Island | 1.12 m | 60 km | Philippines |
| Basdio, Bohol Island | 1.08 m | 20 km | Philippines |
| Guindulman, Bohol Island | 0.98 m | 23 km | Philippines |
| Cogtong, Bohol Island | 0.53 m | 21 km | Philippines |
| Duero, Bohol Island | 0.50 m | 32 km | Philippines |
| Dimlao, Bohol Island | 0.49 m | 61 km | Philippines |
| Jagna, Bohol Island | 0.47 m | 38 km | Philippines |
| G. Hernandez, Bohol Island | 0.32 m | 45 km | Philippines |
| Anas, Bohol Island | 0.31 m | 54 km | Philippines |
| Panglao, Bohol Island | 0.31 m | 94 km | Philippines |
| Tagbilaran, Bohol Island | 0.22 m | 93 km | Philippines |
| Mabini, Bohol Island | 0.21 m | 23 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.