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Powerful Quake Triggers Tsunami Warnings in Southern Philippines as Evacuations Ordered

Officials report at least one death in the Davao region, with agencies reconciling differing magnitude estimates and continuing assessments.

Overview

  • USGS measured the offshore quake at magnitude 7.4 near Manay in Mindanao around 9:43 a.m. local time, while Phivolcs reported magnitude 7.6 with a shallow source.
  • The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned of dangerous waves up to 1–3 meters within 300 kilometers and issued advisories for Indonesia and Palau before later lifting some alerts.
  • Philippine authorities directed immediate evacuations from eastern and southern coasts and activated emergency protocols as monitoring continued for aftershocks.
  • Deputy civil defense administrator Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro reported at least one death from falling debris, along with building damage, power outages, and class and government office suspensions in affected areas.
  • President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said teams are evaluating damage and preparing search-and-rescue operations, with officials cautioning that wave arrivals could occur within about two hours of the quake.