Manila Trench
subduction — 800 km
The Manila Trench runs along the western side of Luzon in the Philippines, where the South China Sea basin subducts eastward beneath the Philippine Mobile Belt. A major rupture could generate a devastating tsunami threatening Manila and coastal cities around the South China Sea.
Type
subduction
Length
800 km
Countries
2
Linked Cities
3
Last Major Earthquake
M7.7 — Luzon, Philippines (1990-07-16)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
General tectonic context only—not a site-specific hazard assessment. Live event data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.