October 10, 2025 Philippines

On October 10, two powerful earthquakes struck the southeastern Philippines, the strongest of which measured 7.4. The epicenter was off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental province, on the island of Mindanao. A second tremor, measuring 6.8, occurred several hours later in the same area.

The disaster killed at least seven people, including two patients who died of heart attacks during the first earthquake and several residents who were trapped under rubble and in landslides. Hundreds were injured.

The earthquakes prompted panicked evacuations and a brief tsunami warning for parts of the southern Philippines, as well as Indonesia and Palau. Some coastal communities experienced small waves up to 17 cm high, but the tsunami threat was soon lifted.

Buildings, roads, and power lines were damaged in several cities, including Davao and Mati. Cracks were reported in the walls of schools and the Davao airport.