A magnitude 7.5 earthquake jolted Manay, Davao Oriental, on Friday, October 10, at 9:43 AM, according to PHIVOLCS.

Based on PHIVOLCS earthquake information, the earthquake was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of 20 km.

In an interview at DZRH Damdaming Bayan, PHIVOLCS Director Dr. Teresito Bacolcol said they are expecting damage and aftershocks from the earthquake. According to him, the shaking lasted about 25 seconds.

The PHIVOLCS initially reported a magnitude 7.6 earthquake, but eventually lowered it to 7.5.

The following intensities were recorded based on PHIVOLCS’ update at 10:12 AM:

Intensity V

• City of Davao

Intensity IV

• City of Bislig, Surigao del Sur

Meanwhile, instrumental intensities were recorded in the following areas:

Intensity V

• Hinunangan, SOUTHERN LEYTE;
• City of Gingoog, MISAMIS ORIENTAL;
• Nabunturan, DAVAO DE ORO;
• City of Davao, CITY OF DAVAO;
• Santa Maria, DAVAO OCCIDENTAL;
• City of Kidapawan, COTABATO;
• Alabel, and Malungon, SARANGANI;
• City of Koronadal, and Tupi, SOUTH COTABATO

Intensity IV

• City of Cebu, CITY OF CEBU;
• Sulat, EASTERN SAMAR;
• Abuyog, Alangalang, Dulag, and Hilongos, LEYTE;
• Hinundayan, Silago, and Sogod, SOUTHERN LEYTE;
• Kalilangan, City of Malaybalay, and San Fernando, BUKIDNON;
• City of Cagayan De Oro, CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO;
• City of Digos, Magsaysay, and Matanao, DAVAO DEL SUR;
• M'lang, and Magpet, COTABATO;
• Glan, Kiamba, Maitum, and Malapatan, SARANGANI;
• Banga, Polomolok, and Tampakan, SOUTH COTABATO;
• City of General Santos, CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS;
• Columbio, and Palimbang, SULTAN KUDARAT;
• City of Cabadbaran, AGUSAN DEL NORTE;
• City of Surigao, SURIGAO DEL NORTE;
• City of Bislig, SURIGAO DEL SUR

As a result of the quake, the agency also issued a tsunami warning in Offshore Davao Oriental.

“It is forecasted that the first tsunami waves will arrive between 9:43 AM to 11:43 AM on Friday, October 10.

People in the following areas are strongly advised by PHIVOLCS to evacuate immediately to higher grounds or move farther inland:

• Eastern Samar
• Dinagat Islands
• Davao Oriental
• Southern Leyte
• Surigao Del Norte
• Leyte
• Surigao Del Sur

Owners of boats in the said areas are advised to secure their boats and move away from the waterfront.