List of disasters in the Philippines

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This is a list of disasters in the Philippines.

Earthquakes

Main article: List of earthquakes in the Philippines
The bell tower of the Manila Cathedral after the series of destructive earthquakes of July 1880.
The ruins of Loon Church after the 2013 Bohol earthquake.
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Ten deadliest recorded earthquakes in the Philippines since the 1600s
Magnitude Location Date Deaths Missing Injured Damage Source
1 8.0 Moro Gulf August 16, 1976 4,791 2,288 9,928
2 7.8 Luzon Island July 16, 1990 1,621 1,000 >3,000 ₱ 10 billion
3 6.4 Manila June 3, 1863 1,000 [1][2]
4 7.5 Luzon Island November 30, 1645 600–3,000 >3,000 Unknown
5 8.3 Mati, Davao Oriental April 14, 1924 ~500 [3][4]
6 7.4 Lanao del Sur April 1, 1955 465 Unknown US$5 million [5]
7 7.6 Casiguran, Aurora August 2, 1968 271 261
8 7.2 Bohol and Cebu October 15, 2013 222 8 796 ₱ 4 billion (est.) [6]
9 6.7 Negros Oriental February 6, 2012 113 112 ₱ 383 million
10 6.9 Cebu September 30, 2025 79 1,271 ₱ 16.2 billion [7]
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Tornadoes

Main article: List of Philippine tornadoes
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Deadliest Philippine tornadoes
Rank Areas Date Fatalities F/EF Notes References
1 Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte June 12, 1990 51 F2 [8]
2 San Ricardo, Southern Leyte December 19, 2003 50 F2 [9]
3 Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur November 26, 1994 14 F1 [10]
– Valencia, Bukidnon September 29, 1995 14 –[a] It caused a landslide that buried houses. [11]
– Caibiran, Biliran December 16, 2017 14 –[a] Spawned by Tropical Storm Kai-tak (2017). It caused a landslide that buried houses. [12][13]
6 Malita, Davao del Sur June 3, 1989 13 F1 [14]
7 Macabebe–Masantol, Pampanga June 13, 1968 12 F1 [15]
– Roxas, Oriental Mindoro November 20, 2004 12 –[a] Spawned by Typhoon Muifa (2004). [16]
– Liguasan Marsh March 25, 2013 12 –[a] It capsized an overloaded boat. [17][18]
10 Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental October 23, 1988 10 –[a] Spawned by Typhoon Ruby (1988). [19][20]
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Typhoons

Main article: List of Philippine typhoons
Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), the strongest typhoon recorded in the Philippines.
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Deadliest Philippine typhoons
Rank Storm Season Fatalities Ref.
1 Yolanda (Haiyan) 2013 6,300 [21]
2 Uring (Thelma) 1991 5,101–8,000 [22]
3 Pablo (Bopha) 2012 1,901 [22]
4 "Angela" 1867 1,800 [23]
5 Winnie 2004 1,593 [23]
6 "October 1897" 1897 1,500 [23][24]
7 Nitang (Ike) 1984 1,426 [25]
8 Reming (Durian) 2006 1,399 [23][22]
9 Frank (Fengshen) 2008 1,371 [note 1][26][27]
10 Sendong (Washi) 2011 1,292–2,546 [28][29][30]
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Typhoon Parma (Pepeng) near peak intensity on October 1, 2009.
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Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in the Philippine islands
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
12210.087.01July 1911 cycloneBaguio[31]
21854.373.00Pepeng (Parma) (2009)Baguio[32]
31216.047.86Trining (Carla) (1967)Baguio[31]
41116.043.94Iliang (Zeb) (1998)La Trinidad, Benguet[33]
51085.842.74Feria (Utor) (2001)Baguio[34]
61077.842.43Lando (Koppu) (2015)Baguio[32]
71012.739.87Igme (Mindulle) (2004)[35]
8902.035.51Dante (Kujira) (2009)[36]
9879.934.64September 1929 typhoonVirac, Catanduanes[37]
10869.634.24Openg (Dinah) (1977)Western Luzon[38]
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Typhoon Rai (Odette) approaching the Philippines on December 16, 2021.
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Costliest Philippine typhoons
Rank Storm Season Damage Ref.
PHP USD
1 Yolanda (Haiyan) 2013 ₱95.5 billion $2.15 billion [39]
2 Odette (Rai) 2021 ₱51.7 billion $1.01 billion [40]
3 Glenda (Rammasun) 2014 ₱38.6 billion $771 million [41]
4 Pablo (Bopha) 2012 ₱36.9 billion $724 million [42]
5 Ompong (Mangkhut) 2018 ₱33.9 billion $627 million [43]
6 Pepeng (Parma) 2009 ₱27.3 billion $591 million [44]
7 Ulysses (Vamco) 2020 ₱20.2 billion $420 million [45]
8 Kristine (Trami) 2024 ₱18.4 billion $373 million [46]
9 Rolly (Goni) 2020 ₱17.9 billion $371 million [45]
10 Egay (Doksuri) 2023 ₱14.8 billion $267 million [47]
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Volcanic eruptions

Only the church tower remains of the Cagsawa Church, which was buried by the 1814 eruption of Mayon Volcano.
The eruption column of the modern Mount Pinatubo on June 12, 1991, three days before the climactic eruption.
Map of Pinatubo showing nearby peaks and the evacuation zones.
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Event Date Notes
Leonard Kniaseffc.120 AD.[48]There was a scare in 1995 but PHIVOLCS investigation at the time did not disclose any unusual activity, and no unusual activity has been reported since.
San Pablo Volcanic Field1350 AD +/- 100Last activity was the formation of Sampaloc Lake around 1350 AD +/- 100 years determined by anthropology[49]
Taal eruption1572 to 2022Currently on eruption since January 12, 2020. Eruptions have also destroyed numerous lakeside towns, burying them with volcanic ash or submerged them by rising lake waters displaced by the erupted material. The towns of Lipa, Taal, Sala, Bauan and Tanauan were formerly located along Taal Lake. Presently, only three towns are on the lake's shore. Remnants of the old lakeside towns are reported to be seen under the lake's waters.[50]
Mayon eruption1616 to 2018The most destructive eruption of Mayon occurred on February 1, 1814 (VEI=4). Lava flowed but not as much compared to the 1766 eruption; Instead, the volcano was belching dark ash and eventually bombarded the town of Cagsawa with tephra that buried it. Trees were burned; rivers were certainly damaged. Proximate areas were also devastated by the eruption, with ash accumulating to 9 m (30 ft) in depth. In Albay, a total of 2,200 locals perished in what is considered to be the most lethal eruption in Mayon's history; estimates by PHIVOLCS list the casualties at about 1,200, however. The eruption is believed to have contributed to the accumulation of atmospheric ash,[citation needed] capped by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, that led to the Year Without a Summer in 1816.
Pinatubo eruption1500 to 2021Reawakened in 1991 producing the 2nd largest eruption in the 20th century. Followed by milder eruptions in 1992 and 1993.[51]
Mt. Kanlaon eruption1886 to 2024The most active volcano in the Visayas, Kanlaon has erupted 26 times since 1919. Eruptions are typically phreatic explosions of small-to-moderate size that produce minor ash falls near the volcano. In 1902, the eruption was classified as strombolian, typified by the ejection of incandescent cinder, lapilli and lava bombs.
Bulusan eruption1886 to 2022Bulusan is generally known for its sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions. It has erupted 16 times since 1885 and is considered as the 4th most active volcano in the Philippines after Mayon, Taal, and Kanlaon. There are evacuation procedures in place for parts of the peninsula, the farms nearest the volcano are evacuated, and many of the village schools are closed if it is considered possible that a more destructive eruption could occur.
Mt. Hibok-Hibok eruption1827, 1862, 1871 and 1948–1952On February 16, 1871, earthquakes and subterranean rumblings began to be felt in Camiguin, which increased in severity until April 30 when a volcanic fissure opened up 400 yards southwest of the village of Catarman, on the northwest flank of the Hibok-Hibok Volcano. From the opening, lava was continuously ejected and poured into the sea for four years destroying the town. At the same time, the vent started gaining in height and width thus forming Mt. Vulcan. In 1875, the Challenger expedition visited the area, and described the mountain as a dome, about 1,950 feet (590 m) in height, without any crater, but still smoking and incandescent at the top.[52]
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Notes

  1. [1]
    The death and missing columns includes deaths caused by Typhoon Fengshen (Frank), in the MV Princess of the Stars disaster.
  1. [a]
    No available rating for this tornado.

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