An earthquake measuring 7.4 on Richter scale has hit Mindanao in Philippines. The authorities have warned of 'destructive tsunami' with ‘life-threatening’ wave heights and people have been asked to evacuate immediately to safer places. The quake was at a depth of 62 km (38.53 miles) the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
The first tsunami waves are expected to arrive between 09:43:54 to 11:43:54, 10 Oct 2025 (PST). "These waves may continue for hours, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology warned.
“Based on the local tsunami scenario database, it is expected to experience wave heights of more than one meter above the normal tides and may be higher on enclosed bays and straits,” the department said.
The Phivolcs agency warned of damage and aftershocks after the strong offshore quake, which struck in waters off Manay town in Davao Oriental in the Mindanao region.
The U.S. Tsunami Warning System also issued a tsunami threat, saying hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 km (186 miles) of the earthquake's epicenter.
There were no immediate reports of damage.
Phivolcs said wave heights of up to more than one metre above normal tides could be expected in the next two hours.
Last week, Cebu province in Philippines was rocked by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that killed at least 74 people and left scores injured. The powerful quake also destroyed the centuries-old Parish of Saint Peter the Apostle in Bantayan, which crumbled due to the impact of the tremors.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine seismologists say an offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 has hit off a southern province.
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