Historical tsunamis · Jul 27, 2022, 12:43 AM UTC
2022 N. Luzon Island tsunami
Philippines
The tsunami of Jul 27, 2022, 12:43 AM UTC originated near N. Luzon Island (Philippines).
Key facts
- Date
- Jul 27, 2022, 12:43 AM UTC
- Cause
- Earthquake
- Magnitude
- M7.0
- Depth
- 34 km
- Maximum documented water height
- 0.08 m
- Deaths
- 11
- Injuries
- 609
- Houses destroyed
- 856
- Damage
- US$ 48 million
- Observation records
- 1
- Countries affected
- 1
It was triggered by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake at a depth of 34 km.
The highest documented water height was 0.08 m (Currimao, Philippines).
1 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
The database records 11 deaths.
Houses destroyed: 856.
Damage is estimated at US$ 48 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 | 0.08 m Currimao | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currimao | 0.08 m | 65 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.