Catalogue of Violent and Destructive Earthquakes in the Philippines by Saderra Masó

The "Catalogue of Violent and Destructive Earthquakes in the Philippines" by Miguel Saderra Masó is a record of significant earthquakes that have affected the Philippines. It was compiled in response to a request for data on Philippine earthquakes for a larger international catalogue.

Here are some key points about the book:

• Focuses on earthquakes with strong intensities (between VI and X on the De Rossi-Forel scale), which cause damage ranging from cracked buildings to general destruction.
• Provides more details than the international catalogue, including the affected towns, damaged structures, and casualty numbers.
• Aims to be more comprehensive than previous earthquake listings in the Philippines.
• Covers earthquakes from 1599 to 1909, including some events with intensities below VII.