A strong Philippine earthquake measuring 7.5 struck off the coast of Manay town in Davao Oriental, Mindanao, on Friday. Authorities issued a tsunami warning and asked residents in coastal areas to move to higher ground. The alert has now been lifted. At a depth of 20 km, the quake prompted evacuations in Davao City, where schools were cleared. Officials continue to monitor aftershocks and assess damage to homes and public buildings.
BREAKING 🚨🚨#DavaoCity / #Philippines
New video shows huge damage from the moment the earthquake struck pic.twitter.com/H03JyCec8C
— OC Scanner 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 (@OC_Scanner) October 10, 2025
🚨🚨BREAKING UPDATE (10:33 AM FRI/PHILIPPINES)…
Now getting reports of many people trapped in rubble, several injuries along with possible fatalities. Here’s video as the 7.4 magnitude earthquake began… #philippines #earthquake pic.twitter.com/CvspBKKkwz
— Steve Norris (@SteveNorrisTV) October 10, 2025
Philippines Earthquake
The Philippines earthquake caused damage to buildings and a church in Davao Oriental. Authorities warned of possible aftershocks and urged residents to remain cautious. President Marcos said search and rescue teams are on the ground. The US Tsunami Warning System and Indonesia’s Meteorology Agency monitored the situation, advising coastal areas of potential waves over one metre in bays and straits.
