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1 dead due to M7.4 earthquake in Davao Region – OCD

Published Oct 10, 2025 12:54 pm  |  Updated Oct 10, 2025 01:01 pm
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake (previously reported as M7.6) strikes Davao Oriental at 9:43 a.m. on Oct. 10, 2025, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the quake’s epicenter was located 44 kilometers northeast of Manay, Davao Oriental, at a shallow depth of 20 kilometers. (Video courtesy of Resty Polinio via Philippine Emergency Alerts)
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake (previously reported as M7.6) strikes Davao Oriental at 9:43 a.m. on Oct. 10, 2025, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the quake’s epicenter was located 44 kilometers northeast of Manay, Davao Oriental, at a shallow depth of 20 kilometers. (Video courtesy of Resty Polinio via Philippine Emergency Alerts)
At least one person died in Davao Region (Region 11) after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake (previously reported M7.6) struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental on Friday morning, Oct. 10, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) disclosed.
The fatality was hit by a fallen debris when the quake occurred at 9:43 a.m., according to OCD Asst. Sec. Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV.
“For Region 11, we received an initial report of one dead victim due to fallen debris. This is subject for validation,” he said.
The OCD was placed on full alert based on the instruction of President Marcos Jr.
“All government resources are on standby to respond and augment the efforts of our local government units in Mindanao,” Alejandro said.
The strong earthquake triggered a tsunami warning in several provinces including Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, Davao Oriental, Southern Leyte, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Leyte.
Coastal residents were immediately advised to move to higher ground or farther inland as a precautionary measure.
Aside from the fatality, minor damages were reported in several establishments and schools in Davao Region.
“We received reports of damaged facilities and ceilings at Ateneo de Davao and Mapúa Malayan Colleges. There were also cracks observed at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport but the airport is still operational and no flights have been canceled in Davao City,” Alejandro noted.
Class suspension was also in effect in Davao Oriental and Davao City while damage assessment was ongoing.
In Northern Mindanao (Region 10), several schools in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City reported minor structural cracks while a landslide occurred in Camiguin. Misamis Oriental also experienced power outages, Alejandro said. Suspension of work and classes were also implemented in affected areas.
Forced evacuations were a;sp carried out in coastal communities while class suspensions were ordered across Eastern Visayas (Region 8), particularly in Eastern Samar, Leyte, and Southern Leyte.
In Caraga (Region 13) forced evacuation was also in effect in coastal communities.

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