• A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit southern Philippines, killing at least 8.
• A subsequent 6.9 aftershock triggered fresh tsunami warnings and evacuations.
• Over 66,000 families were affected, with significant damage reported in Davao Oriental.

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 magnitude struck off the coast of southern Philippines on October 10, resulting in at least 8 confirmed fatalities and extensive damage. The quake occurred about 20 kilometers from Manay town in Davao Oriental at a depth of 10 kilometers, prompting Philippine authorities to issue urgent tsunami warnings, which were later lifted, according to India Times, TRT Global, and Reuters.

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the initial quake at approximately 9:43 AM and was followed by a significant aftershock measuring 6.9 magnitude at 7:12 PM, which also provoked a localized tsunami alert, urging residents to evacuate coastal areas due to possible "life-threatening waves." This information was reported by South China Morning Post and Al Jazeera.

The earthquakes heavily impacted Davao Oriental, where over 66,000 families were reported as affected, with at least 100 houses destroyed and around 500 damaged. Rescue efforts are ongoing as local authorities assess the full extent of the damage. Meanwhile, many regions experienced aftershocks, with updated reports indicating the possibility of additional tremors, according to BBC and The Jakarta Post.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has assured that rescue teams are on standby to assist affected residents, especially those in evacuated areas. With the country still recovering from a 6.9 magnitude earthquake just ten days prior, the situation poses ongoing challenges for disaster management in a nation frequently affected by seismic events, as reported by Channel News Asia and India Times.