On October 10, 2025, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Manay town in Davao Oriental, Mindanao, at a depth of 20 km, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Initially reported as 7.6, the quake prompted tsunami warnings across the Philippines, Indonesia, and Palau.
Phivolcs urged immediate evacuation to higher ground in coastal areas, warning of waves over one meter above normal tides. The US Tsunami Warning System flagged hazardous waves within 300 km of the epicentre, while the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre predicted 1–3 meter waves in the Philippines and up to 1 meter in Indonesia and Palau.
PANOORIN: Sitwasyon sa Mapua School Matina Davao City, habang niyayanig ng magnitude 7.5 na lindol kaninang umaga, Oct. 10. #BrigadaNews
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— Brigada NewsFM Manila (@brigadaph) October 10, 2025President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured swift action. “We’re working around the clock to ensure help reaches everyone,” he said. Search-and-rescue teams are on standby, awaiting safe deployment. Davao Oriental Governor Edwin Jubahib reported panic and building damage, telling DZMM, “It was very strong.” Local authorities were unreachable for further details.
The Philippines, on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” faces over 800 quakes annually. This follows a 6.9 magnitude quake in Cebu two weeks ago, killing 72—the deadliest in a decade. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported the latest quake at 7.4 magnitude and 58 km depth.
The earthquake threatens lives and infrastructure, with tsunami risks amplifying urgency. As the Philippines recovers from recent disasters, a coordinated response is critical.
