Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
Coverage of Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in the Nexus archive.
- Major quake off Philippines kills at least 31, dozen still missing
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines killed at least 31 people, injured 134, and triggered tsunami warnings. Landslides and aftershocks worsened the situation, with rescue efforts ongoing in General Santos and Sarangani province.
- A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 19, fells buildings and sets off a tsunami
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 19 people, injuring over 200, and triggering a tsunami. The quake caused building collapses, infrastructure damage in General Santos, and tsunami damage in coastal areas, with the Philippine government responding to the disaster.
- A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 16, fells buildings and sets off a tsunami
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Mindanao in the southern Philippines, killing at least 16 people, injuring over 200, damaging buildings, and triggering a 1-meter tsunami. General Santos and surrounding areas sustained significant infrastructure damage, with reports of collapsed structures, landslides, and ongoing search-and-rescue efforts.
- A 7.8 magnitude quake kills 12, destroys buildings and sparks tsunami in southern Philippines
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, killing 12 people, injuring over 200, damaging buildings, and triggering a 1-meter tsunami. General Santos, a major port city, was hardest hit with partial building collapses and a school collapse trapping students. The quake also caused flight cancellations and aftershocks felt in Malaysia.
- A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines causes 4 deaths, damage and a tsunami
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least four people, injuring over 200, damaging buildings and a key bridge in General Santos, and triggering a 1-meter tsunami. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged residents to seek higher ground, and tsunami warnings were issued in Indonesia and Malaysia, though the threat subsided after five hours.
- A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines, causing some damage and 1-meter tsunami
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, causing damage in General Santos and triggering a 1-meter tsunami along nearby coasts. Authorities in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia issued tsunami warnings, though no casualties were immediately reported. Aftershocks up to 6.5 magnitude followed.
- A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines, causing some damage and a tsunami warning
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines near General Santos city on Mindanao, causing building damage, power outages, and triggering a tsunami warning for regional coasts. Authorities warned of potential tsunami waves up to 3 meters in the Philippines and smaller waves in neighboring countries, though no immediate casualties were reported.
- A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines, causing some damage and a tsunami warning
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, damaging buildings in General Santos city and triggering a tsunami warning for regional coasts. No immediate casualties were reported, though a small building partially collapsed, and aftershocks up to 6.5 magnitude followed.
- 7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes part of southern Philippines. Tsunami possible for some coasts
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines near General Santos City, triggering tsunami warnings for regional coasts. Authorities urged coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground, with potential tsunami waves up to 3 meters in the Philippines and smaller waves in neighboring regions.
- 6.0 magnitude earthquake detected off Hawaii coast
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck south of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed no tsunami threat at this time.
- Second biggest tsunami EVER recorded: Huge wave 1.5 times the size of the Eiffel Tower shook a popular tourist spot in Alaska last year, study reveals
A massive tsunami wave, 1.5 times the size of the Eiffel Tower, was recorded in Alaska last year, according to a recent study. The wave shook a popular tourist spot, making it the second biggest tsunami ever recorded. This event highlights the potential dangers of tsunamis in the region.