This is a list of disasters in the Philippines.
Earthquakes
Ten deadliest recorded earthquakes in the Philippines since the 1600sLocationDateDeathsMissingInjuredDamageSource18.0Moro GulfAugust 16, 19764,7912,2889,92827.8Luzon IslandJuly 16, 19901,6211,000>3,000₱ 10 billion36.4ManilaJune 3, 18631,00047.5Luzon IslandNovember 30, 1645600–3,000>3,000Unknown58.3Mati, Davao OrientalApril 14, 1924~50067.4Lanao del SurApril 1, 1955465UnknownUS$5 million77.6Casiguran, AuroraAugust 2, 196827126187.2Bohol and CebuOctober 15, 20132228796₱ 4 billion (est.)96.7Negros OrientalFebruary 6, 2012113112₱ 383 million106.9CebuSeptember 30, 2025791,271₱ 16.2 billion
Tornadoes
+Deadliest Philippine tornadoesRankAreasDateFatalitiesF/EFNotesReferences1Manukan, Zamboanga del NorteJune 12, 199051F22San Ricardo, Southern LeyteDecember 19, 200350F23Datu Piang, Maguindanao del SurNovember 26, 199414F1–Valencia, BukidnonSeptember 29, 199514–It caused a landslide that buried houses.–Caibiran, BiliranDecember 16, 201714–Spawned by Tropical Storm Kai-tak (2017). It caused a landslide that buried houses.6Malita, Davao del SurJune 3, 198913F17Macabebe–Masantol, PampangaJune 13, 196812F1–Roxas, Oriental MindoroNovember 20, 200412–Spawned by Typhoon Muifa (2004).–Liguasan MarshMarch 25, 201312–It capsized an overloaded boat.10Cagayan de Oro, Misamis OrientalOctober 23, 198810–Spawned by Typhoon Ruby (1988).
Typhoons
+ Deadliest Philippine typhoons Rank Storm Season Fatalities 1 Yolanda (Haiyan) 2013 6,300 2 Uring (Thelma) 1991 5,101–8,000 3 Pablo (Bopha) 2012 1,901 4 "Angela" 1867 1,800 5 Winnie 2004 1,593 6 "October 1897" 1897 1,500 7 Nitang (Ike) 1984 1,426 8 Reming (Durian) 2006 1,399 9 Frank (Fengshen) 2008 1,371 10 Sendong (Washi) 2011 1,292–2,546
1 2210.0 87.01 July 1911 cyclone Baguio 2 1854.3 73.00 Pepeng (Parma) (2009) Baguio 3 1216.0 47.86 Trining (Carla) (1967) Baguio 4 1116.0 43.94 Iliang (Zeb) (1998) La Trinidad, Benguet 5 1085.8 42.74 Feria (Utor) (2001) Baguio Leoncio A. Amadore, Ph.D. Socio-Economic Impacts of Extreme Climatic Events in the Philippines. Retrieved on February 25, 2007. 6 1077.8 42.43 Lando (Koppu) (2015) Baguio 7 1012.7 39.87 Igme (Mindulle) (2004) 8 902.0 35.51 Dante (Kujira) (2009) 9 879.9 34.64 September 1929 typhoon Virac, Catanduanes 10 869.6 34.24 Openg (Dinah) (1977) Western Luzon
+ Costliest Philippine typhoons Rank Storm Season Damage PHP USD 1 Yolanda (Haiyan) 2013 2 Odette (Rai) 2021 3 Glenda (Rammasun) 2014 4 Pablo (Bopha) 2012 5 Ompong (Mangkhut) 2018 6 Pepeng (Parma) 2009 ₱ $ 7 Ulysses (Vamco) 2020 8 Kristine (Trami) 2024 ₱ $ 9 Rolly (Goni) 2020 10 Egay (Doksuri) 2023
Volcanic eruptions
EventDateNotesLeonard Kniaseffc.120 AD."Leonard Range Eruption History". Global Volcanism Program. Retrieved on 2011-08-18.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 +/- 100 Last activity was the formation of Sampaloc Lake around 1350 AD +/- 100 years determined by anthropology"San Pablo Volcanic Field Eruption History". Global Volcanism Program. Retrieved on 2011-08-18.Taal eruption 1572 to 2023 Currently 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.Hargrove, Thomas (1991). "The Mysteries of Taal, a Philippine volcano and lake, her sea life and lost towns". Bookmark, Manila. .Mayon eruption 1616 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 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, 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.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 in height, without any crater, but still smoking and incandescent at the top.Becker, George F. (1901). "Report on the Geology of the Philippine Islands", p.42-43. Washington Government Printing Office, 1901.
Notes
See also List of maritime disasters in the Philippines List of man-made disasters in the Philippines List of earthquakes in the Philippines List of Philippine tornadoes List of Philippine typhoons List of active volcanoes in the Philippines List of inactive volcanoes in the Philippines List of potentially active volcanoes in the Philippines PAGASA PHIVOLCS
References
External links DSWD Disaster Response Operations Monitoring, Information and Communication Official Website of the National Museum of Natural History PreventionWeb Philippines