Overview

• The offshore earthquake hit eastern Mindanao around 9:43 a.m. local time, with the USGS measuring magnitude 7.4 at about 58 km depth near the Davao/Manay area, while Phivolcs reported magnitude 7.6 and a shallow focus.
• The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center forecast waves of 1–3 meters on some Philippine coasts and 0.3–1 meter for Indonesia and Palau, then said the threat had passed by midday as some regional alerts were lifted.
• Philippine authorities ordered immediate evacuations of multiple coastal provinces and advised boat owners to secure vessels and move away from shore, urging residents to remain on higher ground until further notice.
• Local officials reported at least one death in Davao Oriental and cited building damage, power outages, and school evacuations, though early casualty and damage figures remained provisional.
• President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said damage assessments are underway and search-and-rescue preparations are in place, following days of heightened seismic activity in the country.