Overview

• The USGS reported a magnitude 7.4 quake at about 58 km depth off southeastern Mindanao around 9:45 a.m. local time, with the epicenter roughly 123 km from Davao.
• Phivolcs issued a warning of a destructive tsunami and urged residents in eastern and southern coastal areas to evacuate to higher ground.
• U.S. and Pacific tsunami centers forecast waves up to 1–3 meters for parts of the Philippines, with smaller waves possible for Indonesia and Palau.
• Officials said tsunami waves could reach six coastal provinces near Davao, as videos showed strong shaking, hospital evacuations, swaying lights, and people taking cover.
• Early reports noted no immediate widespread damage as authorities prepared search and rescue, and later coverage indicated the tsunami threat for the Philippines was declared to have passed, with aftershock risks continuing.