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Philippines' Marcos says assessing situation, orders evacuations following magnitude 7.6 quake

10 October 2025 09:00 (UTC +04:00)

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has urged residents in coastal areas of central and southern Philippines to evacuate immediately after a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Manay town in Davao Oriental, Mindanao, APA reports, citing The Economic Times.

The tremor, which occurred at a depth of 10ft, triggered tsunami warnings and widespread fear among communities.

"We are working round the clock to ensure that help reaches everyone who needs it," Marcos Jr. said on his official Facebook page, emphasizing that search and rescue operations will commence as soon as it is safe. He urged residents in affected regions to move to higher ground and stay away from the shore until authorities confirm it is safe. As of now, the Philippine authorities have lifted the initial tsunami alert, though officials continue to monitor the situation closely for any aftershocks or new threats.