Philippine Trench
subduction — 1,320 km
The Philippine Trench is one of the deepest trenches on Earth at over 10,500 meters, running along the eastern coast of the Philippines. It marks the subduction of the Philippine Sea Plate and has generated numerous destructive earthquakes and tsunamis.
Type
subduction
Length
1,320 km
Countries
1
Linked Cities
4
Last Major Earthquake
M8.3 — Mindanao, Philippines (1924-04-14)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
General tectonic context only—not a site-specific hazard assessment. Live event data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.