7 mHighest wave
Tsunami of 21 September 1897: off the Philippines
A tsunami started off the coast of the Philippines on 21 September 1897; cause: earthquake. The highest wave reached 7 m. It is recorded at 18 places in 3 countries. 13 people died.
21 September 189705:12 UTC
earthquakeCause · M8.7
13Deaths
18Places the wave reached · definite
Where it started and where the wave arrived
< 0,5 m0,5–2 m2–5 m5–10 m≥ 10 m
Places the wave reached
| Town | Countries reached | Water height | From the source | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabela · 1 km | Philippines | 7 m | 79 km | |
| Isabela · 1 km | Philippines | 6 m | 77 km | |
| Zamboanga | Philippines | 5 m | 101 km | |
| Dapitan · 1 km | Philippines | 2 m | 333 km | |
| Santa Maria · 1 km | Philippines | 2 m | 195 km | |
| Jolo · 2 km | Philippines | 1 m | 109 km | |
| Carolan · 9 km | Philippines | – | 456 km | |
| Tamban · 13 km | Philippines | – | 182 km | |
| Batubulan Bulude · 0 km | Indonesia | – | 517 km | |
| Panigayan · 0 km | Philippines | – | 79 km | |
| Isabela · 1 km | Philippines | – | 79 km | 5 |
| Isabela · 1 km | Philippines | – | 79 km | 3 |
| Isabela · 1 km | Philippines | – | 79 km | 5 |
| Isabela · 1 km | Philippines | – | 79 km | |
| Salag · 2 km | Philippines | – | 524 km | |
| Emilod · 0 km | Philippines | – | 545 km | |
| Argus · 2 km | Philippines | – | 574 km | |
| Kampung Tagapalang · 4 km | Malaysia | – | 554 km |