71,000 families affected by magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Davao Oriental

Nearly 71,000 families in Davao Oriental have been affected by a series of powerful earthquakes that struck the province on Friday, October 10, 2025.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake off Manay town was followed hours later by a magnitude 6.8 tremor.

All 10 towns and Mati City in Davao Oriental reported destruction, with Gov. Generoso town being the hardest hit.

Around 16,553 individuals were affected by a tsunami warning issued by PHIVOLCS following the initial tremor, which was later lifted.

The earthquakes resulted in the destruction of 225 houses and damage to 472 others.

As of Saturday morning, three deaths and 502 injuries have been recorded.

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