Two earthquakes struck off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, and generated a large tsunami on 17 May 1992.

Seismic shaking and a tsunami caused damage in Manay, Cateel, Baganga, Boston, Caraga and Tarragona, Davao Oriental Province.

Following the first shock, many residents at the cove fled the area after the first earthquake and tsunami, however, a child was killed in the wave.

Residents at the coast said the tsunami arrived about 2 to 10 minutes after the first event with the first wave also the largest.

Both events occurred on a fault where the Philippine Sea plate subducts beneath the island, with epicenters 20 km (12 mi) apart.