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EXPLAINERNews|TsunamiMassive 7.4 earthquake off Philippines: What we know so farAt least two dead but a tsumani alert triggered by the earthquake has now passed.

## Recent Earthquake in the Southern Philippines

DBy Danielle FrostOct 10, 20251 min read

Recent Earthquake in the Southern Philippines

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred off the coast of the southern Philippines, resulting in at least two fatalities and initiating a tsunami warning for the region, which has since been lifted. The seismic event followed another significant earthquake that struck the central Philippines 10 days earlier.

The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 43 kilometers (27 miles) at 9:43 am local time (01:43 GMT) on Fri, Oct 10, 2025, near Manay town in Davao Oriental, Mindanao. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) attributed the quake to movement in the Philippine Trench, which lies to the east of the Philippines.

Phivolcs initially issued a tsunami warning, anticipating waves over 1 meter (3.3 feet). Coastal residents were advised to evacuate to higher ground. A tsunami warning was also extended to parts of Indonesia and Palau by the United States National Tsunami Warning Center. Subsequently, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center declared the threat over by noon in the Philippines (04:00 GMT). Indonesia's Meteorological Agency noted minor tsunami waves in North Sulawesi, prompting the lifting of their warning.

The seismic event followed another significant earthquake that struck the central Philippines 10 days earlier.
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Two casualties were reported in Davao Oriental, with patients evacuated from affected hospitals. Structural damages included affected homes, a church facade, roads, and bridges. Additionally, power outages were reported, and educational institutions faced closures.

A search and rescue operation has been deployed by the Philippine government, with plans to deliver aid and medical assistance to affected areas. The country is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it susceptible to seismic activities. Efforts to improve disaster preparedness have been ongoing, including updates to the National Building Code to enhance structural resilience.

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Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

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