DAVAO CITY — The Davao Oriental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported on Friday, Oct. 10, three deaths, 196 injured, and more than 57,000 families were affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake.

As of 10 p.m. on Oct. 10, consolidated reports from the PDRRMO and Provincial Information Office from 11 affected localities showed the tremor, among the strongest to hit Davao region in years, caused destruction across Davao Oriental.

In Mati City, the CDRRMO reported two deaths and 46 people injured, with 1,820 families affected.

Two houses were damaged and eight partially destroyed, while seven public buildings—including the CDRRMO office—sustained cracks.

The Maragusan–Mati Road remains open only to motorcycles.

Gov. Generoso town recorded 50 people injured and 20,123 families affected. All public schools reported partial structural damage, and 14 houses were partially damaged.

The municipality of Caraga reported 55 injured residents and 59 partially damaged homes.

Landslides and ground fissures in Sitio Dangilas and Barangay Sobrecary disrupted local access roads.

In Baganga town, 30 people were injured. Damages were recorded in Kinablangan Church, the Sangguniang Kabataan and VAWC buildings in Barangay Ban-ao, and several other public structures.

Cateel town has 21 injured and 4,314 families affected. One house was totally destroyed and 153 partially damaged, while the Cateel Public Market sustained cracks.

Manay town, the epicenter, reported 14,103 affected families. Several bridges— including Mahan-ub, Macopa, and Zaragoza — were rendered impassable due to landslides and ground fissures.

The Davao Oriental Provincial Hospital in Manay, Saint Francis Xavier Church, and several barangay halls and evacuation centers also sustained damages.

In Lupon town, six were injured and 287 families were affected. Sixty-five houses were damaged, and structural cracks were observed in several schools and health centers. Roads to Tambo Marayag and Calapagan remain impassable.

Banaybanay town recorded nine injured individuals and 239 affected families.

San Isidro town reported 30 injured and 61 affected families, with minor damage to Manuel National High School and Bitaugan National High School.

In Tarragona town, one person was killed and 235 were families affected. Thirty-six houses were damaged —30 totally and six partially — with landslides reported in Lucatan, Jovelliar, and Dadong.

Boston town recorded 93 affected families and minor damage to schools.

Overall, three deaths, 196 injuries, and over 57,000 affected families have been recorded across Davao Oriental.

The PDRRMO reported major damage to schools, churches, bridges, and barangay halls, with several roads blocked by landslides and ground fissures, particularly in Manay, Lupon, and Tarragona.

Rapid assessment teams from the Provincial Engineering Office have been dispatched to inspect structural integrity and clear debris, while the Department of Public Works and Highways has begun coordinating initial repair and clearing operations.

Davao Oriental Gov. Nelson Dayanghirang ordered on Friday the full activation of the Provincial Emergency Operations Center and directed all Municipal DRRMOs to maintain heightened alert levels amid continuing aftershocks.

“Our priority is to ensure the safety of our people and to immediately restore access to isolated areas,” Dayanghirang said.

The governor added that they have mobilized their disaster teams and engineering personnel to assess damages, provide assistance, and coordinate with national agencies for needed support.

Dayanghirang urged residents to stay alert, remain calm and vigilant, especially those living in coastal and landslide-prone areas. "Avoid spreading unverified information and always rely on official updates from the province and your municipal governments."

The Provincial Information Office emphasized that the data reflect official submissions from Municipal Information Officers as of 7:41 p.m. and are subject to change as updates continue to come in.

Residents were urged to report any unlisted damages or affected families to their municipal hotlines to ensure accurate information and avoid confusion caused by incomplete reports.

Despite the extensive damage, the local DRRM teams, barangay volunteers, and first responders were praised for their quick response in conducting evacuations and rescue operations following the tremor.

Dayanghirang assured that relief operations will continue around the clock as the province begins its recovery and rebuilding efforts. “We will rise again, as one Davao Oriental," he said.