MANILA: A powerful magnitude 7.4 (revised from 7.6) earthquake struck off the southern Philippines’ Mindanao region at 9:43 AM local time on Friday, October 10, 2025, triggering mass coastal evacuations across the Philippines, Indonesia, and Palau.

The US-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) subsequently lifted the tsunami alert hours after the event.

Initial reports confirm at least one fatality from falling debris in Davao Oriental and minor damage, including cracked buildings, power outages, and the hospitalization of about 50 students due to panic in the Davao region.

Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr. is currently overseeing damage assessment and preparing relief operations amidst expected aftershocks.